Thermal Research Engineer
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
AR/VR
Facebook Reality Labs
Research
Engineering
Hardware
Research
Drive a step-change improvement in thermal performance for future XR devices through focused research on thermal management technologies in partnership with leading external research and manufacturing partners.
Thermal Research Engineer Responsibilities
- Lead a research team to develop advanced thermal management solutions for next generation Extended Reality devices, from concept to prototype.
- Define a thermal management research roadmap and drive execution with leading research and manufacturing partners.
- Transfer promising technologies from Research to Product
- support New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction projects.
- Manage a thermal research laboratory
- Lead capital project planning, execution, and lab safety.
- Develop thermal Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics models and run simulations using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar software Use simulation to inform research roadmap and guide project execution.
- Develop thermal test beds, data acquisition systems, and processes to characterize thermal management materials, devices, and systems
- Run experiments, analyze data, document results, and present conclusions and recommendations in research meetings.
- Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements, participate in team brainstorming and new technology development
Minimum Qualifications
- MS in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical, Material, or Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
- 3+ years of experience with project leadership in a research or advanced product development environment
- 5+ years of experience with Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (COMSOL, ANSYS, FloEFD) and Computer-Aided Design (Solidworks, CREO, NX) or similar tools
- 5+ years of experience with system and/or sub-system thermal simulation, analysis, and solution development, from concept to production, for high volume consumer electronics devices
- Experience with various manufacturing methods, from rapid prototyping to high-volume manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical, Material, or Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
- Experience with thermal design of printed circuit boards, flex circuits, thermal interface materials, digital chips/device, heatsinks and other active/passive cooling solutions
- Experience developing passive thermal management solutions using compliant materials such as aerogels, graphite heat spreaders, phase change materials, metamaterials, radiation coatings
- Experience developing relationships, scoping and lead engagements with academic and industrial research and manufacturing partners (OEMs, CMs)
- Experience with bioheat transfer (e.g., Pennes Bio-Heat equation) and thermal management for wearables, including moisture/humidity simulation and analysis
- Familiarity with Labview or Minitab
- Experience with Statistical analysis of fit and wearablility for population extremes 95/5
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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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