About the role#
Reality Labs Research is looking for PhD students to join our team in Redmond. You will work on the development of advanced materials, device architectures, interconnects, and packaging technologies. Your work will support the integration of MEMS, miniature motors, and thermal management devices into wearable and robotic systems.
What you'll do#
- Design, model, and fabricate novel interconnect structures using engineered geometries and surface chemistries to improve bonding and integration performance.
- Evaluate new materials and manufacturing processes through literature reviews, multiphysics modeling, and experiments.
- Conduct lab and cleanroom work to integrate materials into prototype devices and measure their performance at the system level.
- Develop test vehicles using microfabrication, wafer-level bonding, or additive manufacturing.
- Assess the electrical, mechanical, and thermal reliability of your designs.
- Document and share your experimental results and recommendations with the engineering team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of hands-on lab experience in MEMS, microsystems integration, advanced packaging, or robotics.
- Experience with microfabrication techniques and working in cleanroom environments.
- Proficiency in materials characterization, device testing, and failure analysis, such as electron microscopy, X-ray imaging, or mechanical testing.
- An intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
- Experience taking devices through fabrication and system integration is preferred.
- Knowledge of advanced packaging, surface modification techniques, and multiphysics modeling is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Redmond, Washington.
- The internship is full-time and follows a rolling schedule.
- You must maintain work authorization for the duration of the internship.
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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