# PCBA Reliability Engineer at Waymo

- Company: Waymo
- What the company does: Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now. Backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://waymo.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Mountain View, CA, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8354166&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-pcba-reliability-engineer/

## About the role

Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong foundation in reliability systems, including system reliability concepts, failure distributions, and accelerated life modeling
- In-depth expertise in failure mechanisms associated with electronic packaging, components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and PCB assemblies (PCBAs)
- Hands-on SMT and PCB manufacturing process expertise, quality control systems, and failure analysis methods (e.g., cross-sectioning, dye and pull)
- Proficiency with industry IPC standards governing PCBs, PCBAs, and electronic components, as well as the ability to interpret electrical schematics and PCB layout files
- Working knowledge of silicon-level failure mechanisms, thermal and cooling solutions, finite element modeling, and effective cross-functional collaboration

Tags: Reliability (7FZ)

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