Optical Quality Engineer

Location: Taipei City, United States

Department: Spectacles

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc. is a camera company believing that the camera—and AR—represent the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We're building the next generation of Spectacles, our AR glasses that overlay computing on the real world, empowering users to express themselves, live in the moment, and have fun together through innovative hardware from Snap Lab. Join our world-class R&D team as an Optical Quality Engineer in the Spectacles department, where you'll ensure supplier optical components meet the highest standards for cutting-edge AR experiences. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with optical suppliers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), lead First Article Inspections (FAI), Cpk analysis, Manufacturing Site Operation Procedures (MSOP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and reliability testing to achieve ok2ship criteria. You'll develop advanced metrology recipes for parameters like illumination, radiometry, photometry, geometric optics, polarization, and more, while aligning supplier OQC/IQC methods and performing PPAP qualifications. Drive root cause corrective actions (RCCA), yield improvements, and onsite audits to deliver flawless lenses, mirrors, prisms, and coatings that power Spectacles' AR innovation. We're seeking a detail-oriented engineer with expertise in optical metrology and supplier management to thrive in our creative, fast-paced culture. You'll generate quality reports, conduct PFMEA and failure analysis using Six Sigma tools, and leverage data analytics in JMP/Minitab/Python to push the boundaries of camera technology. As a team player with strong Mandarin/English communication, you'll work onsite 4+ days/week in our 'default together' environment, contributing to Snap's mission of human progress through diverse, collaborative innovation. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with optical component suppliers on DFM and lead FAI, Cpk, MSOP, MSA, and reliability testing to ensure components meet ok2ship criteria for Next Generation Spectacles
• Develop and enable metrology recipes and solutions to measure optical parameters including illumination, radiometry, photometry, geometric optics, statistics, and polarization
• Align supplier OQC and CM IQC inspection criteria, methods, and setup limit samples as needed
• Perform component qualifications through the PPAP process for AR glasses components
• Address material-related issues, implement mitigation strategies, and drive Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) with suppliers
• Drive supplier improvements in yield, cosmetics, outgoing quality, and reliability while generating quality reports
• Conduct onsite supplier quality assessments, audits, and production readiness audits
• Conduct component PFMEA, IPQC, OQC, FAI, Cpk, MSOP, GR&R, and reliability testing
• Ensure optical components like lenses, mirrors, prisms, and coatings meet Snap's AR innovation standards
• Support Snap Lab's hardware R&D by pushing boundaries in camera and AR overlay technologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Metrology, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 7+ years of supplier quality engineering experience with optical components
• Knowledge of high accuracy optical measurement methods such as interferometers, spectrometers, profilemeters, MTF testers, and other optical testers
• Knowledge of developing optical metrology and lens metrology
• Proficiency in data analysis using tools like JMP, Minitab
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in both Mandarin and English
• Familiar with Six Sigma or statistical methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Optical/Metrology/Quality Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in optical component quality control
• Hands-on experience with high accuracy optical measurement methods such as interferometers, spectrometers, profilemeters, MTF testers
• Hands-on experience developing optical and lens metrologies
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Deep understanding of GD&T and experience working with domestic and overseas partners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in lenses, mirrors, prisms, coatings, and optical components
• Proficient in optical metrology techniques and standards
• Knowledge in molding, lamination, CNC, or semiconductor backend assembly/test
• Experience in optical manufacturing processes for systems/components
• Strong Failure Analysis and Problem-Solving with Six Sigma, SPC, and Quality tools
• Proficiency in data analysis with JMP, Minitab, Python, and AI technologies
• Knowledge of reliability tests (environmental, drop/tumble, UV, chemical, abrasion)
• Strong supplier quality control and management experience
• Experience conducting supplier audits and capability assessments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Mandarin and English
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize duties
• Team player who works well independently
• Familiarity with PFMEA, IPQC, OQC, FAI, Cpk, MSOP, GR&R, PPAP

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Flexible benefits built around your needs
• Support for disabilities or special needs with accommodations
• Dynamic collaboration in a 'default together' office environment (4+ days/week)
• Inclusive culture fostering diverse backgrounds and innovative AR products

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.