Prototype CNC Machinist

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 Prototype CNC Machinist to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Build a wide range of functional and/or cosmetic machined components in a high-mix, low volume engineering and model making environment

• Support and collaborate with a diverse base of internal customers including Industrial design, product design, and other engineering teams

• Strategically leverage external outsource and internal technician resources to deliver prototypes as appropriate, including evaluating capability, cost, and schedule to meet customer requirements.

• Manage all aspects of day to day shop operations including equipment operation, equipment maintenance, and management of stock materials

• Work closely with a tight-knit team of model-makers, fabricators, metrology specialists, and technicians.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to setup, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines, manual mills/lathes, and common fabrication and metrology equipment.

• Ability to achieve exceptional dimensional and cosmetic requirements .

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Able to create, read, interpret, and apply technical drawings and instructions.

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, workholding strategies.

• In-depth working knowledge of common engineering materials, including aluminum, titanium, steel, and plastics.

• Ability to prioritize & execute multiple competing work orders with minimal supervision, based on customer requirements.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

• .Perform repetitive motions, including using hands, wrists and arms

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5 years experience programming and producing high quality parts in a prototype environment using advanced 5-axis machine tools.

• Proficiency with shop and prototyping tools, such as band saw, table saw, & drill press.

• Associates degree in machining or equivalent additional professional experience.

• This role requires up to 5 days a week in person presence at our Santa Monica office.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or manufacturing discipline.

• Experience managing outsourcing partners.

• Mastercam CAD/CAM software experience.

• Experience using Haas CNC Machines.

• Experience with additive manufacturing methods including (SLA, Polyjet, MJF, etc.).

• A portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating a range of machining capabilities, particularly functional and cosmetic parts.

 

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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 $98,000-$146,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $93,000-$139,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000-$124,000 annually.

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