Advanced SMT Design Manufacturing Engineer

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with engineering, board designers, and contract manufacturers to ensure SMT design for manufacturability
• Provide guidance and review of PCBA and padstack designs to optimize yields, performance, and reliability
• Provide subject matter expertise on SMT process and DFM requirements to Engineering and Operations
• Plan, manage, and execute an SMT technology roadmap to drive product miniaturization, process capability, and for SMT adjacent technologies (ACF bonding, hot-bar, laser welding, etc.)
• Support prototype builds with contract manufacturers in Asia (estimated travel 10-30%, primarily to Asia)
• Plan, coordinate and analyze Design-of-Experiments to improve and extend our manufacturing capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement in factory yield and throughput
• Provide failure analysis and resolution for SMT related defects

• Strong background in SMT screen printing, placement, reflow, depanelization, POP soldering, ACF bonding, stacked boards, and other SMT technologies
• Experience utilizing DFM tools to ensure proper PCBA and padstack designs
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and PCB stackups
• Familiar with analytic tools such as x-ray, cross-sections, red-dye, etc.
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma concepts
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute and evaluate Design-of-Experiments
• Able to prioritize duties and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, chemistry, physics or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience with SMT in consumer electronics industry

• Advanced degree in a related technical field
• Experience working collaboratively with both internal and external partners, domestic and overseas
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, 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.

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The base salary ranges are:

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $229,000 – $343,000 annually
• Zone B: $218,000 – $326,000 annually
• Zone C: $195,000 – $292,000 annually

This position is also eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Snap provides paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that allow employees to share in Snap’s long-term success.