Product Design 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.

Spectacles is home to our hardware products with 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 a Product Design Engineer to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Design, prototype, and analyze exciting new products and components from concept to mass production.

• Collaborate across engineering and operations disciplines to solve problems in a fast-paced development environment..

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis and implement corrective actions for design improvements.

• Work closely with component suppliers and manufacturing partners in Taiwan and across Asia.  

• Develop and conduct technical experiments to select designs, materials, and technologies.

• Supervise the mechanical designs of components and assemblies and lead technical design reviews.

• Travel internationally up to 50%

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong engineering fundamentals, including wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.

• Expert-level proficiency in all aspects of consumer electronics manufacturing including fixturing, assembly techniques, process control, and automation in a mass production environment.

• Expert level proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation.

• Technical background in product design, mechanical architecture, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and structural analysis.

• Strong communication skills -- written, verbal, and presentations. 

• Ability to clearly communicate your ideas to peers and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 11+ years of relevant industry experience, including mass production of consumer electronic devices.

• Fluent English and Mandarin communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MS (or PhD) in mechanical engineering or related field.

• Experience designing and assembling complex consumer electronic and optical assemblies and products

• Experience with designing plastic/metal components, printed circuit boards, and flexible printed circuits.

• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership experience as a technical, team, people, or project leader.

• Experience with NX CAD software.

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!