AR Glasses Product Design Engineer

Snap; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Mental health support programs

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Product Design Engineer for the Spectacles team. You will design, prototype, and analyze products from concept to mass production, collaborating with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and expertise in NX CAD, consumer electronics, and design for manufacturing. Travel up to 20% and mentoring experience are a plus with Snap offering strong benefits and a

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• MS in mechanical engineering (preferred).
• Experience with overseas manufacturing.
• Experience with consumer electronics.
• Experience designing plastic/metal components, PCBs, and flexible circuits.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Experience with Nx CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and analyze 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 mechanical designs of components and assemblies and lead technical design reviews.
• Lead the cross-functional design effort of subsystems.
• Travel internationally up to 20%.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

3D CAD

2D documentation

Design for manufacturing

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Nx CAD

Job description

Snap Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Product Design Engineer for the Spectacles team. You will design, prototype, and analyze products from concept to mass production, collaborating with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and expertise in NX CAD, consumer electronics, and design for manufacturing. Travel up to 20% and mentoring experience are a plus with Snap offering strong benefits and a