Process and Characterisation Engineer

5 months ago


Abingdon, United Kingdom Snap Inc. Full time

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 , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, .

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 , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, .

Snap Lab is home to our hardware productswith a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. 

We're looking for a Process & Characterization Engineer to join the Snap Lab team at Snap Inc

What you’ll do:

Develop and optimise fabrication processes including metal, dielectric and semiconductors for optoelectronic devices

Define optoelectronic device characterisation methods and techniques

Perform device characterisations and provide detailed results, analysis and interpretation of data to assist in device fabrication process optimisation

Collaborate with display, reliability and application engineers to develop solutions that benefit product performance and quality 

Document, implement and maintain cleanroom quality standards through risk assessments, SoPs and work instructions

Drive benchmarking and understanding of competitor device technologies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Deep understanding of optoelectronic semiconductor device physics and technologies

Expertise in microfabrication and metrology techniques including photolithography, nanoimprint, dry and wet etching, deposition, SEM, AFM, ellipsometry

Excellent knowledge and experience of optoelectronic device characterisation techniques

Competence at efficient experimental practise and design techniques

Program management skills including excellent communication, coordination, and documentation

Ability to identify and mitigate risk during new development and manufacturing

Ability to work to tight deadlines and ability to progress multiple projects in parallel

Ability to work independently as well as team player with strong problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of semiconductor optical devices, displays or optical modules

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or related field

7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of semiconductor optical devices, displays or optical modules

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

"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.

: 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



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