Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Lab is home to our hardware productswith a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.

We’re looking for an Optomechanical Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

What you’ll do:

Design CAD sub-assemblies and interfaces to larger CAD assemblies for optical components
Perform rigorous tolerance analyses to ensure mechanical feasibility of the designs
Create detailed, toleranced 2D drawings with FAI for optical & mechanical components based on design for manufacturing considering supplier’s fabrication methods, and metrology capabilities
Run structural and thermal FEA simulations to evaluate performance and reliability over a variety of conditions
Evaluate and select materials capable of achieving high-quality module performance while suitable for mass production
Travel to and work with overseas suppliers to manufacture components and assist with failure analysis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge with mechanical and thermal properties of glass, plastic, metal, and electrical component materials commonly used in optical modules
Knowledge of epoxies and their material properties
Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical metrology
Understanding of the basic principles of optics

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, mechatronics engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of experience designing optical modules (e.g., cameras, displays, depth sensors) for high-volume consumer electronics

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in opto-mechanical mounting, baffling, and housing with rigorous tolerance analysis
Experience building and evaluating structural and thermal FEA models
Expertise in plastic injection molding and stamped metal design, manufacturing, process, and metrology
Experience with PCB design

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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