Metrology Engineer

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.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We're looking for a Metrology Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do:

• Develop, implement and optimise metrology techniques for advanced nanostructures

• Own, maintain and operate key metrology tools, including FIB-SEM and AFM to achieve accurate, repeatable and reliable measurements

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to find the root cause of issues and identify solutions

• Develop new metrology and characterisation approaches to improve correlation between design and fabrication

• Develop automated methods for measurement and analysis

• Identify opportunities to improve the capabilities of the current tools and processes, implement the necessary changes and guide new tool purchases

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth and extensive knowledge of metrology processes and tools

• Ability to learn and adapt to new challenges 

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and reasoning skills

• Ability to prioritise duties and work autonomously

Minimum Experience:

• PhD in material science, electronics engineering, physics, nanotechnology or a related discipline with  relevant postdoc or industry experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Focussed-Ion Beam imaging and sample manipulation (FIB), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) in a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisation skills

• Strong background in data analysis and visualisation (Matlab, Python, JMP, etc.)

• A working knowledge of the nanofabrication processes and tools

Preferred Experience:

• Relevant postdoc or industry experience

• A basic understanding of the fundamentals and operating principles of optical and photonic devices

• Experience using scripting tools such as Python to remote control measurement tools

• Experience with a range of material characterisation tools and techniques such as EDX, XRD, FTIR, TGA, and GC/MS

We offer a competitive salary range £93,000 - £116,000 which is commensurate with your qualifications and experience and the level of this role. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent in the industry.

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!