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 Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.

What you’ll do:

The Optical Engine (OE) Delivery Team is responsible for the early prototyping of opto-mechanical designs, characterisation and transfer to manufacture of Snap’s AR display platform. The team delivers high-quality processes, instrumentation and analysis to characterise and develop the next generation of AR products. The team works with third party contract manufacturers to deliver OE’s in volume. You will: 

• Help transfer designs and process’ to CM’s & manufacturing partners

• Understand the mechanical design and manufacturing processes. 

• Analyse incoming component and sub-assembly data from component supplier contract manufacturer, and provide expertise to understand component and sub-assembly performance (e.g., dimensional).  
• Provide support with failure analysis including metrology and running DOE’s.
• Support process development (optimising for yield, CT, etc…)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Mechanical engineering experience with a focus on metrology (including CMM and CT) 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with fast changing needs and priorities
• Running analysis of mechanical designs (e.g., running DOE’s)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ Years experience in mechanical engineering or other relevant engineering experience.

• Experience with transferring mechanical designs to production
• Experience with CAD design software (eg: NX,Solidworks) 
• Experience operating CMM and CT scanners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with opto-mechanical systems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Experience with mechanical design and rapid prototyping of jigs and fixtures
• Experience in AR/VR systems
• Experience with small highly toleranced components and assemblies
• Software experience (eg: Python)

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

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.

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 parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!