About the role#
As a DFX Engineering Intern, you will own a manufacturing engineering project with direct mentorship. You will see how a product moves from design to production by working with Hardware, Quality, and Test Engineering teams. This is a 12-week internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements.
- Contribute to fixture and line qualification activities.
- Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T-based studies on assemblies and part-level drawings.
- Collect and analyze process data like yield, cycle time, and failure modes.
- Contribute to failure analysis and lessons-learned reports.
- Investigate a new or improved manufacturing process to improve product quality or production efficiency.
- Present project findings and recommendations to the DFX team and cross-functional partners.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, or mechanical design.
- Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis fundamentals.
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
- Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, NPI, or product development is preferred.
- Experience with data analysis or scripting applied to process or test data.
- Familiarity with precision assembly, inspection, or automation equipment.
- Exposure to adhesives, hot bar, or laser soldering/jetting processes.
- Interest or coursework in AI-driven manufacturing or Smart Factory initiatives.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sunnyvale, California or Seattle, Washington.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Term: Rolling.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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