About this opportunity
Meta lists this Hardware Research Engineer, Meta Robotics Studio opportunity in redmond, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineering and with experience in machine design or electrical component development
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)
Experience in power electronics and battery management programming
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Experience with simulation tools conducting finite element analysis: structural and modal
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience in Robotics and consumer electronic product design
Familiarity with traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal
Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
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Worksite address
redmond, WA, 98052, US
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