Product Design Engineer

Snap Inc.

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $157,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 94 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Product Design Engineer

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The Product Design Engineer joins the SPECS team to develop advanced eyewear that integrates digital experiences into the physical world. This role involves designing, prototyping, and analyzing new products and components from initial concept through mass production. Key responsibilities include collaborating with industrial design and operations, conducting failure analysis, creating detailed design models, and performing technical experiments to select materials and technologies. The engineer will support development builds at external suppliers and lead technical design reviews. Required skills include a background in mechanical engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation, and knowledge of manufacturing methods, tolerance analysis, and structural analysis. The role specifically addresses the mechanical design of plastic and metal components, printed circuit boards, and flexible printed circuits within the augmented reality hardware space.

Skills

3D CAD Nx CAD Design for Manufacturing Tolerance Analysis Structural Analysis PCB FPC Failure Analysis Product Design Mechanical Engineering 2D Documentation Augmented Reality Lens Studio Snap OS

What you'll do

Design, prototype, and analyze new products and components from concept to mass production.
Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions for design improvements.
Create detailed design models and production documentation.
Develop and conduct technical experiments to select designs, materials, and technologies.
Lead and contribute to technical design reviews.
Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers.

What we're looking for

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation.
Technical background in product design, mechanical architecture, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and structural analysis.
Strong engineering fundamentals including knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
MS in mechanical engineering or related field (preferred).
Experience with consumer electronics, plastic/metal components, PCBs, FPCs, overseas manufacturing, and Nx CAD (preferred).

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