Optomechanical Engineer

Snap Inc. • Boulder, CO

101d • $133,000 - $235,000

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. 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 an Optomechanical Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, mechatronics engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 3+ years of experience designing optical modules (e.g., cameras, displays, depth sensors) for high-volume consumer electronics

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD design using NX
• Experience in opto-mechanical mounting, baffling, and housing with rigorous tolerance analysis
• Experience building and evaluating structural and thermal FEA models
• Expertise in plastic injection molding and stamped metal design, manufacturing, process, and metrology
• Experience with PCB design

Responsibilities

• Design CAD sub-assemblies and interfaces to larger CAD assemblies for optical components
• Perform rigorous tolerance analyses to ensure mechanical feasibility of the designs
• Create detailed, toleranced 2D drawings with FAI for optical & mechanical components based on design for manufacturing considering supplier's fabrication methods, and metrology capabilities
• Run structural and thermal FEA simulations to evaluate performance and reliability over a variety of conditions
• Evaluate and select materials capable of achieving high-quality module performance while suitable for mass production
• Travel to and work with overseas suppliers to manufacture components and assist with failure analysis

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success
• Equity in the form of RSUs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree