OptoMechanical Design Engineer
Job in
Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced eyepiece module Opto-ME to join our team, working on the design and development of Meta's next-generation smart glasses and AR glasses. As an Opto-ME, you will become part of a team translating new concepts through mechanical design and fast iterative prototyping into products, responsible for designing and optimizing the eyepiece, connecting system PD and other optical modules to deliver high-quality visual experiences.
You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including optical, mechanical, materials, electrical, process, supply managers and software engineering teams, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the display system.
Required Skills:
Opto Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and optimize the Smartglasses or AR glasses eyepiece, including optical, mechanical, and electrical componentsConnect system PD and module designs with fit study and total stack tolerance analysis to ensure seamless system level integration and optimal performanceDevelop and maintain detailed design documentation, including 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and specificationsGuide FEA team for mechanical simulation, structural risk assessment and design optimization of display systemCollaborate with optical and thermal engineers for Structural Thermal Optical Performance multiphysics analysis of display system performanceConduct end‑to‑end design and DFM reviews, tolerance analysis, verification and validation to ensure design meets requirements and specifications from optical modules to system levelDrive FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and the GD&T activities supporting product scalability in close collaboration with process, manufacturing and REL teamsApply engineering expertise in the areas of opto‑mechanics, precision manufacturing, metrology, and tooling design to drive vendors, including CMs, external equipment manufacturers, part suppliers, and integrators for design improvement and technical problem solvingMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field7+ years of experience in complex opto‑mechanical system design and analysis, development, and optimizationIn-depth understanding of mechanical design as it relates to optical performance, precision engineering, and manufacturing process5+ years of hands‑on experiences with at least one of the CAD design tools, such as NX, Solid Works, Creo, or similarExperienced in GD&T standards, dimensional metrology, statistics, Gauge R&R, and their application to process and design controls in high volume manufacturingExperienced with design for manufacturability and assembly, with a focus on cost‑effective and efficient design solutionsDemonstrate analytical and problem‑solving skills to analyze complex systems and identify innovative solutionsWorking knowledge of optical principles, including geometric optics, wave optics, optical components, adhesives, etcFamiliarity with industry‑standard optical design and testing tools, such as Zemax, CodeV, FRED, or similarDemonstrated experience with communication and collaboration skills, and can work effectively with cross‑functional teamsPreferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceExperience working on mechanical design and productization of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) display systemsExtensive hands‑on experiences on NX is preferredHands‑on experience with mechanical simulation tools, such as ANSYS or Abaqus, with working knowledge of material behaviors including polymers, adhesives, and brittle materialsWorking knowledge of main optical components in one or more of the following areas: waveguide design and manufacturing, Lens design, active dimming, eyetrackingKnowledge of image processing and optical‑display metrics, such as MTF, contrast, luminance, uniformity etcFamiliar with data processing and analysis tools like JMP, Tableau, Matlab, Python, R, etcExperience working with offshore Contract Manufacturers in delivering consumer electronics products in mass productionPublic…
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