Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Cameras & Sensors
Description For Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Cameras & Sensors
Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join their AR & VR Systems development team. This role is crucial in developing cutting-edge AR & VR systems, combining mechanical design, optical modeling, and iterative prototyping. The ideal candidate will work on exploring new concepts through various technical approaches, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software techniques.
The position requires someone who excels in team environments, can generate innovative ideas, and is comfortable working with new technologies. The role involves driving concepts from initial ideation through prototyping and into high-volume consumer product solutions. The successful candidate will need a strong engineering background, hands-on prototyping experience, proficiency in 3D CAD, and experience in consumer technology product development and manufacturing.
Key aspects of the role include working with worldwide vendors, developing opto-mechanical system requirements for advanced imaging and camera systems, and pushing the boundaries of mechanical problem-solving. The position offers the opportunity to work at Meta, a company at the forefront of social technology and immersive experiences, going beyond traditional 2D screens toward augmented and virtual reality.
The role provides exposure to the complete product development cycle and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in AR/VR. Meta's commitment to innovation and building the next evolution in social technology makes this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the field of opto-mechanical engineering.
Responsibilities For Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Cameras & Sensors
- Model, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems
- Drive development of opto-mechanical system requirements for advanced imaging and camera system technologies
- Work across the full product development cycle, from concept inception to shipping product
- Work with vendors worldwide
- Push state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to solving complex mechanical problems
Requirements For Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Cameras & Sensors
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in high-volume consumer electronics product development
- Knowledge of material properties such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass, PCBA, and flex circuit
- Knowledge and application of GD&T techniques and knowledge of associated metrology approaches
- Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques
- Experience in 3D design modeling and physical prototyping
- Experience in testing and analysis
