Mechanical Engineering Lead

Oculus
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2024 CLOSED ON 4/25/2024

Job Posting for Mechanical Engineering Lead at Oculus

At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience developing and shipping products for wearable devices while considering a broad range of business and hardware requirements including materials, manufacturability, form factor, ergonomics, and integration of technologies on softgoods substrates. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a track record of effectively working with leadership (Directors, VPs) to influence the business direction and drive engineering teams to deliver state-of-the-art technologies. Here, this person will elucidate the value of various hardware research outcomes. The candidate will also be energized by strategically developing the skills of the mechanical team and enabling cross functional partners who are focused on all layers of the stack: novel materials, haptics, sensors, firmware, software, and AI.


Mechanical Engineering Lead Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical architecture for multiple prototypes simultaneously as part of cross-functional engineering team, ensuring all mechanical aspects of development are covered ensuring program success.
  • Provide architectural and integration technology based constraints to focus and enable future hardware research.
  • Work across full product development cycle to deliver robust mechanical designs from concept to production.
  • Partner with cross-functional researchers and lead mechanical engineering teams and activities to deliver scalable wearable devices.
  • Mentor and develop a large team of mechanical engineers in partnership with the management team.



Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters in Mechanical Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10 years experience in 3D CAD modeling (NX or similar) and physical prototyping
  • Experience advancing design and manufacturing technologies to enable better products (e.g. injection molding, lamination, and similar)
  • 10 years of experience developing high-volume consumer products with stringent SWAP-C budgets in such as wearables, mobile devices, or similar
  • Experience influencing business strategy based on domain expertise



Preferred Qualifications:

  • History of growing and developing the engineering excellence of a mechanical team
  • Elastomer material expertise applied to wearables textile (knit, nonwovens) expertise and integration techniques
  • Extensive invention and patent portfolio
  • Demonstrated experience leading overseas suppliers in an ODM or JDM model
  • Demonstrated experience leading industry standards and/or supplier state of the art



About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.


Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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