Meta is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Robotics Hardware team to tackle mechanical design challenges in developing complex robotics. The role involves designing, prototyping, and testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and safety standards.

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design
• BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies (e.g. robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation)
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
• Experience with prototyping manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience managing time-sensitive projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Mechanical design and analysis problems for prototype robotics structures, mechanisms, power transmissions, and systems integration while balancing ergonomics, performance, reliability, weight, and maintainability
• Supporting prototype fabrication and builds: Working with internal/external partners to support part fabrication and robot builds, fixtures and assembly tooling design, assembly procedures
• Build subsystem test fixtures, design tests, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions
• Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers (EE, SW, Firmware) to deliver complete technical solutions
• Troubleshooting root-cause of mechanical failures, implementing improved designs, testing effectiveness of change

• Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.