Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Technician

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. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join the Spectacles team!

What you'll do:

As a Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving product quality standards. You will work closely with the rest of the quality team and wider operations team to ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures. You will be expected to:

1. Perform quality control inspections on incoming stock, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure they meet established specifications and standards.
2. Conduct visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests on products.
3. Document and report inspection results, including non-conformances, and assist in implementing corrective actions.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
5. Monitor production processes to identify potential areas for improvement and propose process optimization strategies.
6. Participate in internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance to the standard operating procedures.
7. Assist in developing and updating quality control procedures and work instructions.
8. Complete day to day admin duties.
9. Set-up and run reliability and qualification tests, managing periodic evaluation and acceptance criteria.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques is advantageous.
• Experience conducting inspections and tests using various measuring tools and equipment.
• Experience working with optical devices and in clean rooms.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, Google Suite and data entry systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quality Technician or similar role in a manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A technical qualification in an engineering subject.
• Six Sigma awareness / training to Green Belt standard

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!

Compensation: In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base hourly range for this position is $42.78-$63.94 hourly.

Zone B: The base hourly range for this position is $40.86-$60.57 hourly.

Zone C: The base hourly range for this position is $36.53-$54.32 hourly. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.