Mechanical Engineer - Prototype Assembly

Mechanical Engineer - Prototype Assembly

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This role helps bring new prototype hardware to life through internal, small-scale device builds within Meta Reality Labs. The incumbent takes a design from partner hardware teams and turns it into a prototype, providing design feedback to improve manufacturability, creating detailed assembly and validation process flows, and troubleshooting issues throughout the build.

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• Translate designs (schematics, CAD, functional requirements) into an assembly process flow
• Partner with EE, PD and SW design teams to build the first article of a given prototype, including mechanical assembly and functional test procedure verification
• Generate detailed work/assembly/test instructions that inform the team’s contract labor force as they move through the assembly process, ensuring a repeatable process aimed at realizing design intent
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and take corrective action as appropriate to keep the build on schedule
• Communicate with designers proactively to drive design improvements before the build, and reactively to resolve issues slowing progress
• Support the day-to-day work of the technician workforce, helping them interpret work instructions, making priority calls in partnership with project managers and engineers, and spotting opportunities to improve speed or quality of work

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 4+ years of experience in a mix of product-focused mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing/prototyping
• Experience with CAD software packages such as NX or Solidworks for analysis, design and interpretation of technical drawings, schematics, and assemblies
• Experience designing fixtures and assembly aids for a prototype environment
• Familiarity with standard shop tools and equipment, manual and CNC machine operations and 3D print technologies
• Experience identifying operational and manufacturing technology risks, developing mitigation plans and driving issues to closure, using data analysis tools where appropriate
• Experience explaining technical problems with data and analysis and providing feedback and solutions
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and training others
• Experience collaborating in a team environment with cross-functional teams (system engineering, architecture, product design, NPI, research) in fast-paced environments where deliverables may change or are not well defined

• Background in consumer electronics and/or mass-production environments
• 6+ years of experience in a combination of electro-optical device engineering, precision manufacturing in a development environment, and building NPI manufacturing lines
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or function generators for board and system-level validation and debugging
• Experience working with programming languages such as Python or C/C++ and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands
• Experience with system-level mechanical design, including system bring-up, integration, and debugging of complex integrated electromechanical assemblies
• Experience mentoring other engineers, building an engineering or manufacturing team, and understanding interpersonal relationships and employee growth
• Experience leading and influencing across domains and steering technical decisions through communication to peers and organizational leadership

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to shape the future of social technology.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, veteran status, disability, or criminal history. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

$111,000/yr – $164,000/yr base salary plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.