Mechanical Engineer (R&D)
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
AI Research
Oculus
Research
Facebook Reality Labs
Engineering
Hardware
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At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience developing and shipping consumer electronics (ideally wearables) while considering a broad range of business and hardware requirements including materials, manufacturability, form factor, ergonomics, and integration of technologies on softgoods substrates. We are specifically looking for a history partnering with suppliers in Asia to create novel devices.
Mechanical Engineer (R&D) Responsibilities
  • Work across the full product development cycle to deliver mechanical component/subsystem designs from concept to production.
  • Manage suppliers for prototypes and production of parts.
  • Manage the schedule of your parts in concert with the full program schedule
  • Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers and researchers.
  • Work with first and third party partners to advance the maturity of component technology.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience developing high-volume consumer products with stringent SWaP-C constraints in such as wearables, mobile devices, or similar.
  • 3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling (NX, Solidworks, or similar).
  • Experience working cross functionally to rapidly prototyping new concepts.
  • Experience designing for CNC, injection molding, die cutting, lamination.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing wearable devices using elastomers and textiles.
  • Experience integrating haptic components into device.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience managing component vendors.
  • Experience planning and executing DOEs.
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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.

$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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