Lab Engineer III

Job Description

Onsite;
Sunnyvale, CA – 5 days in office

The Reliability Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring Meta’s products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. We work closely with cross‑functional partners to identify and mitigate risks, develop and execute reliability tests, and analyze data to inform design and process improvements. Our team is passionate about delivering high‑quality products that exceed user expectations, and we’re committed to continuous learning and growth in our pursuit of innovation and excellence in reliability engineering.

• Deeply understand DIC, accelerometer, strain gauge and other sophisticated testing methods in order to train and assist technicians
• Design, develop, and implement test fixtures and setups to support REL tests
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing and equipment operation
• Train new personnel on equipment operation
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Execute high‑impact, high‑priority REL Test requests
• Communicate progress, blockages, issues and progress in a timely manner
• Follow documentation for testing and equipment operation
• Set up and operate test equipment, including sensors, strain gauges, and accelerometers
• Apply sensors and strain gauges to test specimens and ensure accurate data collection
• Write and maintain accurate records of test results, including data analysis and interpretation
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and resolve problems, and communicate to Lab Manager and Lab Engineer
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes and equipment
• Track time spent on activities, and report daily

• Lab Engineer with 4–5 years of experience in consumer electronic reliability testing
• Experience with environmental chambers for heat soak and temperature cycling
• Experience with controlled drop tower
• Experience with high‑speed video cameras (e.g., Photron or Phantom)
• Experience with digital microscopes (e.g., Keyence)
• Experience with universal testing machines (Instron, single‑ or bi‑axial)
• Experience with UV chamber (Atlas Material Testing)

• Experience with shock towers (Lansmont)
• Experience with electrodynamic vibration table
• Experience with digital image correlation
• Experience with collaborative robot arms (Universal Robotics)