Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Meta • United States, United States • 6h ago

Summary:

Meta's Hardware engineers are at the forefront of innovation, driving the design and development of hardware systems that power the future of human connection. Across Infrastructure, Reality Labs, Robotics, and Research, our teams tackle complex challenges in consumer electronics, data centers, advanced robotics, opto-mechanical systems, and more. We bring together cross-disciplinary minds to invent, proto@type, and deliver products and platforms that connect billions of people worldwide.As an Engineer at Meta, you will play a pivotal role in the specification, design, prototyping, and deployment of cutting-edge hardware systems. You will collaborate with world-class teams across engineering disciplines-including electrical, optical, firmware, software, and industrial design-to deliver innovative solutions for wearable devices, robotics, infrastructure, and research initiatives. Your work could span the full product lifecycle, from concept inception and feasibility studies to mass production and deployment.

Required Skills:

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design: Independently manage and deliver medium-complexity mechanical assemblies or subsystems, driving technical solutions from concept to production

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external partners, including supply chain, manufacturing, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams

Prototyping & Testing: Model, build, test, and refine proto@types and characterization test systems

conduct feasibility studies and failure analysis

Product Development Cycle: Drive projects from early concept through prototyping, validation, and mass production, supporting manufacturing partners worldwide

Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and influence program strategy and execution

Innovation: Push state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to solve complex mechanical problems in consumer electronics, robotics, infrastructure, and research

Documentation & Communication: Generate and manage technical documentation, specifications, and clear communication across teams and stakeholders

Travel: Support manufacturing and development activities with travel to external vendors and partners as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

6+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, including shipping high-volume commercial products or complex electromechanical assemblies

Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Creo)

Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Working knowledge of material properties (plastics, metals, adhesives, glass, PCBA, flex circuits, etc.)

Experience with high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping, machining, injection molding, die casting, etc.)

Testing and analysis experience (FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

3+ years of specific industry experience in Opto-mechanical design, including shipping high-volume commercial products or complex opto-mechanical assemblies

Experience in Camera Module design and managing/delivering camera module structure and packaging from concept to production

Experience in designing miniaturized camera modules in wearable devices

Experience with consumer electronics camera and depth module design at leading tech companies

Familiar with Active Alignment (AA) process for camera module assembly

Proficiency in using NX software for creating 2D and 3D MCOs

Basic structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Familiarity with optical simulation and ray tracing software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, LightTools) is a definite plus

Public Compensation:

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + 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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