About the role#
Join the Reality Labs sourcing team to develop supply chains for AR hardware. You will work on display and optics modules, such as eyepiece modules, waveguides, lenses, and optical coatings, alongside custom mechanical components for Smartglasses and MR programs. This role connects technical requirements with supplier capability, cost, manufacturing capacity, and supply risk. You will work with Strategic Sourcing Managers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to complete a defined summer project with mentor guidance.
What you'll do#
- Research suppliers, manufacturing capabilities, and technology trends to support sourcing strategies for display, optical, and mechanical components.
- Support RFQs by gathering quotes, comparing bids, and preparing supplier selection recommendations.
- Build cost models for materials, manufacturing, yield, tooling, and capital equipment.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and track per-variant cost deltas.
- Prepare data and analysis for supplier negotiations, including evaluating total cost and logistics.
- Analyze supplier capacity, process bottlenecks, and yield assumptions.
- Track supplier readiness for development builds and production ramp, including tooling bring-up and line qualification.
- Map supply chains to identify risks from lead times, capacity limits, and single-source dependencies.
- Track supplier cost, quality, and delivery data, including support for containment and recovery.
- Manage SKU proliferation and process optimization, including forecasts, MOQs, and capacity trackers.
- Complete a defined summer project, document your methods, and present recommendations to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, supply chains, or business analysis.
- Ability to analyze data with spreadsheets, compare alternatives, and explain results.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems when information is incomplete.
- Intent to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
- Must obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
- Preference for students pursuing a master's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or operations, or an MBA with a technical background.
- Experience in sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, cost engineering, or hardware development is a plus.
- Familiarity with optics, displays, or mechanical DFM basics is helpful.
- Experience with cost modeling, financial analysis, or using AI tools to improve workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Menlo Park, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time 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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