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Snap Inc. · 4 days ago

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$142K/yr - $214K/yr

3+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company that aims to improve communication through innovative products like Snapchat and AR glasses. They are looking for a Finite Element Analysis Engineer to work with a cross-functional hardware team on developing consumer devices, performing structural simulations, and collaborating on design optimization.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with a cross-functional hardware team to develop a new class of consumer device

Perform static and dynamic structural simulations using ANSYS Mechanical (preferred) and/or LS-DYNA

Coordinate external resources to perform simulation tasks and testing of physical parts

Partner with key internal stakeholders (Product Design, Optical Engineering, Reliability, etc) to assess the system impact of structural analysis predictions to inform product architecture and roadmap

Work with product design and reliability engineers on evaluation, verification/validation, and design optimization

Recommend design changes/directions to meet product performance requirements

Participate in team brainstorming and new technology development

Develop new simulation tools and capabilities as needed

Qualification

ANSYS MechanicalLS-DYNACAD softwareSolid mechanicsFatigue analysisDigital Image CorrelationUniversal Testing MachinesDynamic Mechanical AnalysisWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, related field or equivalent years of experience

3+ years experience as an analyst performing product-level mechanical and structural simulations

Ability to travel up to 20%

Solid modeling practices including static and dynamic structural simulations, fatigue analysis, model validation techniques, and reliability

Knowledge and experience with CAD software. (NX, ProE, Solidworks)

Knowledge and experience with ANSYS Mechanica

Knowledge of solid mechanics and strength of materials

Failure modeling of different classes of materials

Testing familiarity using Digital Image Correlation, Universal Testing Machines, and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including documentation

Great interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across groups

Self-motivated to identify and close issues

Preferred

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, or related field

3+ years industry experience in consumer electronics as an analyst performing mechanical and structural simulations

Experience in building and calibrating nonlinear material models

Hands-on experience with either optical, magnetic, or multiphysics simulations

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Equity in the form of RSUs

Company

Snap Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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