Opto - Mechanical Engineer
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Snap Lab 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. Pixy is your friendly flying camera – pocket-sized and free flying, taking the magic of Snapchat and letting it fly.
We’re looking for an Optomechanical Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!
What you’ll do:
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, tolerance 2D drawings with FAI for optical components based on design for manufacturing considering supplier’s fabrication methods, molding processes, 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Solid understanding of electromagnetics for motors and position sensing
Familiarity with mechanical and thermal properties of glass, plastic, metal, and electrical component materials commonly used in optical modules
Knowledge of epoxies and their material properties
Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical metrology
Understanding of the basic principles of optics
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, mechatronics engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
7+ years of experience designing optical modules (e.g., cameras, displays, depth sensors) for high-volume consumer electronics
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with design of moving optical components such as VCMs
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
For Colorado Based Applicants:
The minimum target salary for this position is $130,000 - $145,000
This position is eligible for a discretionary performance award
This position is eligible to receive ongoing equity grants
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
Our 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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!