Component Development Engineer

Snapchat•Palo Alto, CA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it's always the fastest way to share a moment! We're looking for a Component Development Engineer, Optical & AR Display Modules to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

Experience with display systems and/or optical modules, manufacturing and test processes
Hands on experience bringing up, solving problems at factories (FATP, Supplier, etc)
Experience working and collaborating closely with external partners and suppliers
Ability to identify and mitigate risk during new development and manufacturing
Strong program management skills including excellent communication, coordination, and documentation
Ability to thrive with rapidly changing or ambiguous requirements
Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of consumer electronic displays or optical modules

Nice To Haves

PhD or master's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
6+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of consumer electronic displays or optical modules
Experience with optical coatings, ACF processing, injection molding, semi processes

Responsibilities

Manage component development for new technology initiatives
Work with internal teams at Snap (Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Product, Software, etc) to develop and integrate new technology into existing product constraints
Develop contract manufacturers to showcase manufacturing capabilities for new technology
Define build plans and schedules for subcomponent suppliers and module integrators and drive on-time delivery of components
Investigate and develop component and manufacturing processes - determine maturity and risks
Lead failure analysis efforts and integrate learnings into future design iterations