Hardware Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Support Audio, Thermal, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Perform acoustic and thermal testing and characterization of next-generation wearable devices
• Use specialized equipment including microphones, speakers, thermocouples, anechoic/thermal test chambers, DAQs, and IR Cameras
• Follow operating procedures to set up measurements, execute test scripts, and collect data
• Configure, troubleshoot, and modify prototypes, test equipment, and fixtures
• Track, prioritize, and execute multiple competing requests with minimal supervision

Requirements

• A.S., B.S., or technical training in a science or engineering field
• 3+ years of laboratory technician experience
• Ability to follow technical schematics, procedures, and diagrams accurately
• Knowledge of Python, Matlab, or other test scripting and automation tools
• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs and work in a lab environment
• Ability to work in person 5 days a week at our Santa Monica office

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in a science or engineering field
• 5+ years of laboratory experience working with consumer electronics
• Industry experience with acoustic test and measurement or thermal test and measurement
• Experience with SoundCheck, Audio Precision, and HBK measurement tools
• Experience operating metrology equipment such as Keyence or Instron
• Hands-on experience performing PCB and component reworks and soldering

About the Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our core products include Snapchat, Lens Studio, and our AR glasses, Spectacles. The Spectacles team is focused on pushing the boundaries of augmented reality by overlaying computing on the real world.