Job Description
Day to Day:
This engineer will support Meta Reality Labs by designing, building, testing, and refining next-generation soft-sensor prototypes for humanoid robotics applications. The role is highly hands-on and will involve working with electro-mechanical systems consisting of electronic chips, actuators, optics, elastomers, and both custom-built and off-the-shelf components. On a daily basis, this individual will fabricate and test elastomeric components, troubleshoot prototype hardware, collaborate closely with research teams, and rapidly iterate designs based on experimental findings. They will also help manage vendors, maintain bills of materials (BOMs), document prototype development, and ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and validate soft electro-mechanical systems utilizing actuators, sensors, optics, elastomers, and electronic components.
• Develop and fabricate elastomeric components using various manufacturing methods and characterize their mechanical properties.
• Create and improve prototype systems through rapid iteration and testing.
• Support development of graphical user interfaces used for measurement, monitoring, and control of electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary research teams to refine prototype designs and support research objectives.
• Source and manage both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and vendors.
• Develop and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and engineering records.
• Assist with budgeting, cost optimization, and material planning efforts.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and engineering best practices.
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Required Skills & Experience
Must Haves:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience designing, building, and testing hardware prototypes.
• Experience supporting robotics, electro-mechanical systems, or research and development environments.
• Strong CAD experience utilizing SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and characterizing elastomer components.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and fabrication techniques including 3D printing, CNC machining, milling, turning, laser cutting, water jet cutting, or similar methods.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging hardware systems.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Plusses:
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools or AI agents.
• Experience working with chemicals in a laboratory setting.
• Previous experience supporting humanoid robotics, sensor development, soft robotics, or advanced prototype systems.
• Experience in fast-paced research environments with rapid prototyping cycles.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.