Description

Meta's Hardware engineers are at the forefront of innovation, driving the design and development of hardware systems that power the future of human connection. Across Infrastructure, Reality Labs, Robotics, and Research, our teams tackle complex challenges in consumer electronics, data centers, advanced robotics, opto-mechanical systems, and more. We bring together cross-disciplinary minds to invent, prototype, and deliver products and platforms that connect billions of people worldwide.As a Mechanical/Product Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the specification, design, prototyping, and deployment of cutting-edge hardware systems. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in developing and designing high-reliability and precision mechanisms while considering a broad range of business and hardware requirements, including materials, manufacturability, form factor, and integration of technologies with elastomers and soft goods. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a history of building robotic mechanisms.

Product Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work across the full product development cycle to deliver mechanical component/subsystem designs from concept to production
• Design mechanisms with tendons, pneumatic, and/or motor control
• Manage suppliers for prototypes and production of parts
• Able to manage the schedule of your parts in concert with the full program's schedule
• Partner effectively with a cross-functional team of engineers and researchers
• Work daily with electrical, firmware, and controls engineers on motor integration, sensor packaging, and mechanism bring-up

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in developing robotics mechanisms
• 3+ years experience in 3D CAD modeling (NX or similar) and 2D Drafting with GD&T
• Experience working cross-functionally to rapidly prototype new concepts
• Experience designing for CNC machining, EDM, injection molding, die cutting, and laminating

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing component vendors
• Experience planning and executing Design Of Experiments
• Hands-on experience selecting and optimizing motors and gear trains
• A master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience developing robotic end effectors that include elastomers and textiles
• Project management experience

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$118,000/year to $170,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.