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$139,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

At Meta, we’re building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. The Meta Robotics Studio is seeking a Research Engineer. This role is pivotal in tackling challenging mechanical/electrical design problems including designing and developing complex robotics that balance ergonomics, performance, reliability, and usability while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. This role will be part of a cross-collaborative team responsible for initial concept development, analytical modeling, prototype design, construction, and testing; and it may involve research into Electro-mechanics, Sensor and Communication, and/or Planning and Control.

Research Engineer: Meta Robotics Studio Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: mechanical and electrical system design and analysis problems for robotics structure, mechanisms, power transmissions, electric components, and systems integration while balancing ergonomics, performance, reliability.
• Supporting parts manufacture: Working with internal/external partners to support part fabrication and complex custom sub assembly.
• Assembly of robot: Hands on work in the lab constructing sub-assemblies to full system level robot prototypes.
• Failure analysis: Build subsystem test fixtures, design tests, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver technical solutions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design or Electrical component development.
• BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing electromechanical assemblies (robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with prototyping processes and materials.
• Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols.
• Experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design.
• Experience in Robotics and consumer electronic product design.
• Experience in power electronics and battery management programming.
• Familiarity with traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal.
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds.
• Experience with simulation tools conducting finite element analysis: structural and modal.
  
  

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.

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 stereotypes, 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@fb.com.

$139,000/year to $200,000/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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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