Mechanical Engineer R&D

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer energized by collaboratively solving problems with a cross functional team. They can analyze, design, iterate, and communicate as they collaborate with others. They consider a broad range of business and hardware requirements including materials, manufacturability, form factor, ergonomics, and integration of technologies on softgoods substrates. They know how product will handle future problems and can prioritize the hardest items first.Mechanical Engineer R&D Responsibilities

Work across the full product development cycle to deliver mechanical component/subsystem designs from concept to production

Manage suppliers for prototypes and production of parts

Able to manage the schedule of your parts in concert with the full program schedule

Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers and researchers

Work with first and third party partners to advance TRL of component technology

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience developing high-volume consumer products with stringent SWAP-C constraints in such as wearables, mobile devices, or similar

3+ years experience in 3D CAD modeling (NX or similar)

Experience working cross functionally to rapidly prototyping new concepts

Experience designing for CNC, injection molding, die cutting, lamination

Experience developing wearable devices using elastomers and textiles

Experience integrating haptic components into device

Project management experience

Experience managing component vendors

Experience planning and executing Design of Experiments (DOEs)

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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