Product Design Engineer

Snap Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

1d • 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 Product Design Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

• Strong engineering fundamentals, including wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
• 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 show your ideas to peers and leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 7+ years of post-Bachelor’s mechanical engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field + 6+ years of post-grad mechanical engineering experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 3+ years post-grad industry experience

Nice To Haves

• MS in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with consumer electronics.
• Experience with designing plastic/metal components, printed circuit boards, and flexible printed circuits.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams
• Experience with overseas manufacturing.
• Experience with Nx CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and analyze exciting new products and components from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions for design improvements.
• Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Create detailed design models and documentation for production.
• Develop and conduct technical experiments to select designs, materials, and technologies.
• Supervise the mechanical designs of components and assemblies and lead technical design reviews.
• Lead the cross functional design effort of subsystems.
• Travel internationally up to 20%.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level