Technical Operations Manufacturing Test Engineer

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’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!   

We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to join the SpectaclesSnap Lab team and work on our next-generation Augmented Reality Spectacles.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Engineering and Contract Manufacturers (CM) to develop production test procedures, methods, tools, code, and fixtures for consumer electronic products

• Drive the evaluation and procurement of production test equipment

• Partner with Engineering to establish robust test limits to minimize failure modes and maintain high production yields

• Work with PD, Software Development (SW), and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure high process capability (Cpk) of test processes and reduce overall testing cost

• Collaborate with PD and NPI teams to ensure Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Cost (DFC) are integrated into product design

• Ensure the high repeatability and reproducibility of all factory test measurements

• Deliver low-cost test solutions by minimizing test stations, reducing test time, and implementing cost-effective strategies

• Provide essential on-site support during prototype and mass production builds

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with Product Development (PD), Software Development (SW), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Contract Manufacturers (CM)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing test processes for PCBAs and full consumer electronic products.

• Test knowledge experience with audio (speakers, microphones), cameras, displays, RF (Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc)

• Familiar with Six Sigma or statistical methodologies (GR&R, Cpk, etc)

• Experience with test code and scripting

• Proficient in written and verbal communication in both Mandarin and English

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in consumer electronics manufacturing, focused on production testing, test code development, test equipment selection, and test fixture design

• Direct experience testing consumer electronics components such as imagers, audio systems, RF, and user interface (U/I) systems

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and experience in driving factory quality metrics

• Ability to work on-site at Taipei manufacturing site 35%+ (during active bills must be on-site, commutable distance from Taiwan CM)

• Ability to travel to US, China, Thailand 10%+ of the time 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in engineering, FW or related field

• 5+ years in electronics manufacturing or related field

• Experience with programming or scripting languages (Python, Looker, etc)

• Six Sigma green belt or black belt certification

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!