Product Design Engineer (Consumer Electronics)

TL;DR

Product Design Engineer (Consumer Electronics): Designing, prototyping, and analyzing new hardware products and components from concept to mass production with an accent on mechanical architecture and design for manufacturing. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting failure analysis, and supporting development builds at external suppliers.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, CA (Onsite 4+ days per week)

Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving human communication through camera-based products like hirify.global, Bitmoji, and advanced augmented reality eyewear.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and analyze new products and components from initial concept through to mass production.
• Collaborate closely with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions to drive design improvements.
• Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Create detailed design models and technical documentation for production.
• Lead and contribute to technical design reviews and conduct experiments to select materials and technologies.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation.
• Technical background in product design, mechanical architecture, tolerance analysis, and structural analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to peers and leadership.

Nice to have

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with consumer electronics design.
• Experience with mechanical design of plastic and metal components, PCBs, and FPCs.
• Experience with overseas manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Nx CAD software.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages including long-term success incentives.
• Collaborative office environment with a default-together approach.