Optomechanical Engineer

Snap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Optomechanical Engineer to join their team. You'll design CAD assemblies for optical components, conduct tolerance analyses, and run FEA simulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience in consumer electronics design. This role offers a competitive salary range of $133,000-$235,000 annually and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Equity in the form of RSUs

Mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing optical modules for high-volume consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD sub-assemblies and interfaces for optical components.
• Perform tolerance analyses for design feasibility.
• Create detailed 2D drawings with FAI for components.
• Run structural and thermal FEA simulations.
• Evaluate materials for high-quality module performance.
• Travel to work with suppliers for manufacturing and failure analysis.

Skills

Familiarity with mechanical and thermal properties

Knowledge of epoxies

Understanding of GD&T

Understanding of optics principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

CAD design using NX

FEA simulation tools

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Our company has three core products: Snapchat, a visual messaging app; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform; and Spectacles, AR glasses.

Spectacles is home to our hardware products, with a world-class research and development team focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be. We are looking for an Optomechanical Engineer to join the Spectacles 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, toleranced 2D drawings with FAI for optical and mechanical components.
• Run structural and thermal FEA simulations to evaluate performance and reliability.
• 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, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with mechanical and thermal properties of glass, plastic, metal, and electrical component materials.
• 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.
• 3+ years of experience designing optical modules for high-volume consumer electronics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD design using NX.
• 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.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us with some information.

Snap Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.

Our benefits 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.

Compensation for this position will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions, with a base salary range of $133,000-$235,000 annually, depending on the location.

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and 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.