Visiting Hardware Engineer

# Visiting Hardware Engineer Menlo Park, CA Hardware+ 3 more Apply nowMeta is seeking a visiting hardware engineer to join Meta Superintelligence Labs. You should have a keen interest in producing new, open science to make embodied agents more intelligent.

---## Visiting Hardware Engineer Responsibilities
* Robot repair and maintenance:
Diagnose and repair commercial robots following established repair protocols; perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
* Hardware fabrication:
Operate 3D printing software (e.g., slicer tools, CAD viewers) to produce replacement and custom parts; assemble printed components into functional subassemblies.
* Data collection support:
Partner with data collection operators to swap out broken components quickly, keep devices charged and staged, and triage hardware issues that surface mid-session.
* Inventory and documentation:
Track spare parts, consumables, and printed components; log repairs and failure modes to help identify recurring issues.
* Workspace upkeep:
Maintain a safe, organized hardware lab and charging area.##

Minimum Qualifications
* Hands-on experience repairing consumer/commercial robots, drones, or comparable electromechanical devices
* Solid understanding of robot mechanical structure, actuation, and basic electronics (motors, sensors, batteries, wiring)
* Proficiency with 3D printing workflows: preparing models in slicer software, running FDM/SLA printers, and post-processing prints
* Comfortable assembling parts with hand tools, fasteners, and adhesives and able to follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions