Research Scientist Intern, Product Design Engineering (PhD)

Meta • United States, United States • 4d ago

Summary:

As a Research Scientist Intern at Reality Labs, you will help design solutions for next generation consumer mixed reality (MR) products. You will explore the ergonomics of MR headset design, investigating how each engineering design parameter impacts user comfort. This position will apply engineering principles to solve real-world problems. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and have various start dates throughout the year.

Required Skills:

Research Scientist Intern, Product Design Engineering (PhD) Responsibilities:

Research and explore skin contact comfort and establish foundational work

Collaborate with user research, concept development, and simulation teams to correlate qualitative user feedback with quantitative engineering metrics.

Develop characterization methods for fabric constructions to quantify their properties that are critical to skin contact comfort.

Investigate the skin contact discomfort threshold as a function of wearable duration and load level.

Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to develop proto@types.

Communicate research agenda and findings to collaborators across disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Textile Engineering, or related field

Experience using 3D CAD software such as NX, solidworks, Creo, CATIA

Knowledge of building experimental setups via various technologies, such as 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, Arduino, LabView, etc

Knowledge of signal processing and 3-dimensional data processing techniques

Familiarity with test and evaluation methods for user studies

Familiarity with statistical analysis on human test data

Knowledge of material properties for fabric and human skin

Experience using Matlab, Python, JMP or equivalent

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with simulation analysis including skin properties (Ansys or equivalent)

Knowledge of measurement system analysis (MSA) and Six Sigma

Knowledge of using 3D scan systems

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Public Compensation:

$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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