Component Development 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 Companys 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.

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 its always the fastest way to share a moment!

Were looking for a Component Development Engineer Optical & AR Display Modules to join the Spectacles team!

What youll do:

• 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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or masters 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

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Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve 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 Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

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