Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability programs for display technologies used in next-generation Spectacles wearable computing devices
• Plan and execute reliability testing to assess product durability and implement corrective actions in collaboration with engineering and contract manufacturers
• Lead failure analysis (FA) to identify high-risk failure modes early in the design life cycle
• Determine and systematize assessment methods for components, subassemblies, and processes to ensure quality requirements are met
• Provide subject matter expertise on reliability test methodology, measurement of device integrity, and test-to-failure approaches
• Implement data collection and reduction methods to provide real-time communication of ongoing testing activities
• Support new technology developments in materials, processes, and components using a systemic approach for risk prioritization

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent field
• 7+ years of experience with failure analysis (FA), reliability testing, and technology development
• Hands-on experience operating and interpreting results from SEM/EDX, FTIR/DSC/TGA, CT X-ray, and optical microscopy
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma concepts and capability to perform Weibull and other model-based reliability analyses
• Strong knowledge of the physics of failure and material properties (mechanical, electrical, and optical)
• Proven history working with EMS to execute test plans and communicate results to engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering or an equivalent field
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• At least 2 years of experience within the consumer electronics industry

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages including equity in the form of RSUs

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. We are dedicated to empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, and learn about the world through innovative augmented reality technology.