Product Design Engineer

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 Product Design Engineer to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!

What you'll do :

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.

Lead and contribute to technical design reviews.

Travel internationally up to 20%

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Strong engineering fundamentals, including wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

MS in mechanical engineering or related field.

Experience with consumer electronics.

Experience with mechanical design of plastic and metal components, printed circuit boards (PCB), and flexible printed circuits (FPC).

Experience with overseas manufacturing.

Experience with Nx CAD software.

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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 $142,000-$214,000 annually.

Zone B () :

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$203,000 annually.

Zone C () :

The base salary range for this position is $121,000-$182,000 annually.

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

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