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Waymo

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Salary
$200,000–$247,000 a year
Full-time

Component Engineer

Job description

This role follows an onsite work schedule and you will report to a Head of Silicon & Compute Sourcing

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases.

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality.

Job responsibilities

  • Monitor and track EE BOMs to drive part consolidation and proactively prepare for component obsolescence
  • Navigate component specifications with ease to provide detailed proposals for alternates, acting as an advocate for both the Engineering and Commercial teams to make the best holistic decisions for the company
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design to ensure PLM systems accurately reflect primary and alternate components
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers and suppliers regarding Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and component qualification
  • Support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production programs, leveraging automation to establish and enable best practices
  • Assist in manufacturing and field failure analysis at the component level

Job requirements

  • A BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) paired with 5+ years of component or manufacturing engineering experience within multinational teams
  • A deep understanding of the current semiconductor market, supply chains, and the operational acumen required to navigate the realities of qualifying products and BOMs
  • High proficiency in reading and interpreting electronic datasheets, errata, specifications, and part change notifications
  • Hands-on experience working with PLM systems and implementing automation into workflows
  • A fundamental understanding of electronic design, manufacturing workflows, and core engineering principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate professionally and effectively bridge technical and business goals
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