About the role#
As an engineering intern on the AR Product Design Engineering team, you will help design solutions for next generation consumer augmented reality products. You will explore and refine designs through iterative prototyping and collaboration. This role helps you develop a thorough understanding of the product design process, manufacturing, and validation. Internships last twelve to sixteen weeks.
What you'll do#
- Brainstorm ideas and define requirements that balance performance, comfort, and aesthetics.
- Design mechanical modules and systems, including enclosures, thermal solutions, and dynamic components.
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
- Perform engineering analysis, such as free body diagrams, weight analysis, tolerance analysis, and statistical analysis.
- Build rapid prototypes using 3D printing, CNC, and other fabrication techniques.
- Troubleshoot and iterate on designs to resolve issues.
- Validate design intent through data driven testing.
- Collaborate with electrical, optical, manufacturing, reliability, and industrial engineers to integrate hardware systems.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelors or Masters in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aero/astro engineering, product design engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with 3D CAD software like Solidworks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
- Proficiency in testing and evaluating mechanical designs.
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting.
- Familiarity with mass production methods including injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and CNC.
- Fundamental knowledge of material properties for plastics and metals.
- Intent to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
- Experience with rack mounted computer equipment is a plus.
- Understanding of mechanism, sheet metal, and plastic part design, along with design for manufacturing, serviceability, or assembly.
- Familiarity with Tolerance Analysis, Structural Analysis (FEA), or thermal analysis.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sunnyvale, CA; Redmond, WA; Seattle, WA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $6,688 to $11,880 per month.
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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