As the Robotics Product Cost Engineer at Meta Reality Labs, you will oversee the financial health of robotics products from ideation to end-of-life. You will collaborate with various teams, including Operations, Engineering, and Finance, to manage budgets and develop innovative supply chains. Your role will involve influencing product architecture through trade-off analysis and establishing cost targets during early development stages. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive cost management and optimization.

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in product cost management and supply chain program management roles in hardware technology products
• Knowledge of Operations and Supply Chain with demonstrated effective communication skills
• Experience adjusting to different communication styles and balancing non-cost variables
• Problem solving, analytical and communication skills

• Support cross functional teams in active reporting and management of Total Cost per Unit including Materials, Capital Expenditures, Manufacturing Value Add, Warranty, Freight and others
• Develop cost models to support cost and product category boundary decisions
• Use cost models to drive supply chain and scalability strategies
• Engage Hardware teams at a technical level to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities
• Track program actual costs versus targets to identify deltas and come up with corrective actions to bring the costs back on track
• Outline, report and track all risks and opportunities related to product cost and drive them to closure
• Lead cross-functional cost reviews to report actual versus target costs and risks and opportunities for your program
• Actively participate in cross functional reviews to understand cost implications of operational, engineering and/or process changes
• Work with both Sourcing and Engineering to align on Supply Chain strategy and Supplier Plan of Record to ensure low-cost and stable supply
• Ensure that best practices for cost management are shared across different teams
• Help create scalable processes documenting some of the best practices in the organization

• 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.