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Mechanical Engineer

Meta.com

148k - 189k USD/year

Office

Austin, TX

Full Time

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

Lead product specification, design, prototyping and testing of devices and products for AI/ML server, storage, or network systems, for use in communication devices and data centers.

Work closely with the hardware, thermal, software, supply chain and outside partner teams to ensure project goals and schedules are met.

Validate product performance against requirements from many internal customers using design and simulation tools.

Perform part and assembly level tolerance analysis, motion and performance studies.

Quickly iterate through various design concepts, bringing them to life via fast prototypes that can be fabricated with assistance from our prototyping lab.

Create test plans, design test equipment and undertake testing procedures to verify design performance.

Create documentation and specifications suitable for prototyping, quoting and production.

Work with contract manufacturing partners through the design-for-manufacturing process and engineering verification stages required to move the product from prototype to production.

Understand different type of product packaging and the testing requirement.

Support our manufacturing partners by working on-site with their overseas design and manufacturing teams.

Domestic and International travel required 10%.

Master’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, Product Development engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation

Experience must include 2 years of experience in the following:

1. Designing and shipping commercial products

2. Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks

3. Experience with analyzing and resolving issues cross functionally

4. Communication and documentation experience

5. Experience designing Sheetmetal enclosures

6. Experience designing plastic, die cast, extrusion and machined parts

7. End-to-end experience from concept creation to deployment of a product

8. Experience with owning a complete hardware system as a mechanical engineering lead and

9. Experience optimizing product designs using FEA and CFD for shock and vibe, thermal and certification performance

Minimum 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.
$148,000/year to $189,200/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.

Mechanical Engineer

Office

Austin, TX

Full Time

148k - 189k USD/year

September 25, 2025

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