Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA • Full Time
Meta
Facebook Reality Labs
Engineering
Hardware
As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Meta, you will take a critical role in developing next generation Mixed Reality systems. You will become part of a team translating new concepts through Opto-Mechanical design and fast iterative prototyping into products. A wide range of approaches will be explored combining electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software techniques. We are looking for someone with product development and shipping experience to join the Optical System Engineering team. You will be responsible for designing new optical system and bring it to mass production on future Mixed Reality products at Meta. This will be a technical lead role where the individual in this role will work closely with product managers, architects, product design engineers, optical design engineers, display engineers, quality engineers, reliability engineers, sourcing manager, process engineers, FEA simulation engineers, project managers, validation engineers, product-operations, and international suppliers from architecture phase through the full NPI process. We work at a fast pace with a group of talented partners. You will be excited about continuously developing personal knowledge and expertise in new technology for MR optical systems, process design, manufacturing, and scalability.
Opto-Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities
  • Drive end-to-end discussions on system assembly process down-selection, prototyping, equipment & tooling needs for high precision assembly meeting mechanical, optical and reliability requirements
  • Drive design and DFM reviews of display systems integration, such as high precision alignment approaches, product interface features for integration process, and critical product interface that drives integration performance, etc
  • Drive FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and the GD&T activities supporting product scalability
  • Support process validation studies and proof-of-concept display system builds
  • Design and drive tooling DOEs to support development of equipment architecture feasibility, tool iterations, reliability
  • Work closely with external equipment manufacturers, part suppliers, integrators to support technology deployment and product development
  • Design systems for automation integration & high-volume production environments
  • Apply engineering knowhow in the areas of optics, precision mechanism design & motion control
  • Drive vendors and CMs to provide data analysis and reports of tool performance
  • Drive in-field failure analysis of performance gap of equipments
  • Document best practices, SOPs, and cost models by working closely with various cross functional teams
Minimum Qualifications
  • Opto-Mechanical background with proven working knowledge of high precision alignment process development of optical imaging, display or sensing assemblies, as well as prototyping skills, 3D CAD, experience designing and manufacturing consumer technology products
  • 8+ years of experience designing and deploying high precision assembly tools and processes for optical/imaging devices, especially with injection molded components
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or equivalent experience
  • Experience in design of high precision alignment mechanisms, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability
  • Knowledge of optical component/module mounting, interfaces, and adhesive bonding
  • Knowledge of designing for low particle environments/cleanrooms
  • Experience with mechanical and optics metrology devices such as CMM, OMM, interferometry, GD&T and Statistical Process Control
  • Experience working with international equipment vendors and international contract manufacturers
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with design and prototyping of head mounted optics systems
  • Knowledge of structural and stress analysis and FEA
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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.

$170,000/year to $240,000/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.


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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

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