job description
Join Googleâs elite engineering team in Bali, Indonesia as a Staff Mechanical Engineer (Debug) and contribute to groundbreaking projects that reduce mosquito-borne diseases through cutting-edge automation. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-impact, life-saving technology while collaborating with a close-knit, interdisciplinary team of experts in robotics, AI, and public health.
In this role, youâll design, prototype, and debug automated mechanical systems that scale globally, leveraging your expertise in precision engineering, troubleshooting, and system optimization. Your work will directly influence Googleâs mission to improve billions of lives by tackling one of humanityâs most persistent health challenges.
Based in the vibrant and innovative hubs of Canggu, Ubud, or Denpasar, youâll enjoy a dynamic work environment that blends global impact with tropical work-life balance. Whether youâre refining prototypes in the lab or collaborating with cross-functional teams, your contributions will shape the future of automated disease prevention.
Responsibility
- Lead the design and debugging of complex mechanical systems for mosquito population control, ensuring reliability, scalability, and precision.
- Develop and implement automated testing frameworks to validate system performance under real-world conditions.
- Collaborate with software, electrical, and biological engineering teams to integrate mechanical solutions into end-to-end systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware failures, calibration issues, and performance bottlenecks in deployed systems.
- Optimize mechanical designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and field durability in diverse environments.
- Document technical specifications, debug procedures, and best practices for global teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in cross-functional projects.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in robotics, automation, and precision engineering to drive innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (PhD preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and debugging for automated or robotic systems.
- Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360) and FEA analysis tools.
- Hands-on experience with precision machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex mechanical failures in production or field environments.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for automation and data analysis.
- Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and collaboration with suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate technical challenges and solutions to non-engineering stakeholders.