Finite Element Analysis Engineer
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. We're looking for a Finite Element Analysis Engineer to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!
Requirements
- Solid modeling practices including static and dynamic structural simulations, fatigue analysis, model validation techniques, and reliability.
- Knowledge and experience with CAD software. (NX, ProE, Solidworks).
- Knowledge and experience with ANSYS Mechanica.
- Knowledge of solid mechanics and strength of materials.
- Failure modeling of different classes of materials.
- Testing familiarity using Digital Image Correlation, Universal Testing Machines, and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including documentation.
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across groups.
- Self-motivated to identify and close issues.
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, related field or equivalent years of experience.
- 3+ years experience as an analyst performing product-level mechanical and structural simulations.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, or related field.
- 3+ years industry experience in consumer electronics as an analyst performing mechanical and structural simulations.
- Experience in building and calibrating nonlinear material models.
- Hands-on experience with either optical, magnetic, or multiphysics simulations.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a cross-functional hardware team to develop a new class of consumer device.
- Perform static and dynamic structural simulations using ANSYS Mechanical (preferred) and/or LS-DYNA.
- Coordinate external resources to perform simulation tasks and testing of physical parts.
- Partner with key internal stakeholders (Product Design, Optical Engineering, Reliability, etc) to assess the system impact of structural analysis predictions to inform product architecture and roadmap.
- Work with product design and reliability engineers on evaluation, verification/validation, and design optimization.
- Recommend design changes/directions to meet product performance requirements.
- Participate in team brainstorming and new technology development.
- Develop new simulation tools and capabilities as needed.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
