As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Meta, you will take a critical role in developing AR, MR, and Wearable Systems. You will become part of a team exploring new concepts through cost effective mechanical design, optical modeling, and fast iterative prototyping. A wide range of approaches will be explored combining electrical, mechanical, optical and miniaturization techniques. We want people who work well in teams, can brainstorm big ideas, work in new technology areas, are able to drive a concept into a prototype, and mature designs to a high-volume consumer product solution.
We are looking for someone with a productive mindset who can apply their mechanical and optical engineering expertise to solve problems in creative, insightful ways. Our ideal candidate has a strong fundamental engineering background, prototyping experience, strong 3D CAD capability, and experience designing and manufacturing consumer technology products.
Opto-Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities
Drive development of opto-mechanical system requirements for advanced camera & depth system technologies
Model, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems
Work across the full product development cycle, from concept inception to shipping product
Work with vendors worldwide
Push state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to solving complex mechanical problems
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in high-volume consumer electronics product development
Knowledge of material properties of plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, PCBA, and flex circuit
Knowledge and application of GD&T techniques and knowledge of associated metrology approaches
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (Stamping, machining, 3D printing, injection molding, flex & rigid PCB, etc.)
Extensive experience in 3D design modeling (NX, SolidWorks, or Creo) and physical prototyping
Experience in testing and analysis (FEA, Simulation, Zemax, Ray Tracing, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of opto-mechanical design experience for high volume products
Knowledge of optics component miniaturization, mounting, interfaces, and adhesive bonding
Experience in consumer electronics product development and/or manufacturing
Experience with mass production of systems requiring active optical alignment
Experience delivering multiple successful consumer products to production from concept inception to shipping product
6-sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt)
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About Meta
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.
$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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