Product Design Engineer

Snap Inc.

. Design, prototype, and analyze new products and components from concept to mass production .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $157,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a strong foundation in product design, materials, and manufacturing methods. Proficient in 3D CAD and technical documentation, with the ability to lead design reviews and collaborate effectively across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD ProficiencyProduct Design ExperienceFailure Analysis ImplementationTechnical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical ArchitectureTolerance AnalysisDesign For ManufacturingStructural AnalysisTechnical Experimentation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Nx CAD Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Mechanical EngineeringMS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsPlastic ComponentsMetal ComponentsPrinted Circuit BoardsFlexible Printed CircuitsOverseas Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, prototype, and analyze new products and components from concept to mass production
Collaborate with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams
Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions for design improvements
Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers
Create detailed design models and documentation for production
Develop and conduct technical experiments to select designs, materials, and technologies
Lead and contribute to technical design reviews
Travel internationally up to 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong engineering fundamentals, including wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation
Technical background in product design, mechanical architecture, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and structural analysis
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to clearly show ideas to peers and leadership
Preferred: MS in mechanical engineering or related field
Preferred: Experience with consumer electronics
Preferred: Experience with mechanical design of plastic and metal components, printed circuit boards (PCB), and flexible printed circuits (FPC)
Preferred: Experience with overseas manufacturing
Preferred: Experience with Nx CAD software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that let employees share in Snap’s long-term success
Equity in the form of RSUs