Research Engineer, Robotics
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Research Engineer, Robotics Responsibilities
- Design and Development: mechanical and electrical system design and analysis problems for robotics structure, mechanisms, power transmissions, electric components, and systems integration while balancing ergonomics, performance, reliability
- Supporting parts manufacture: Working with internal/external partners to support part fabrication and complex custom sub assembly
- Assembly of robot: Hands on work in the lab constructing sub-assemblies to full system level robot prototypes
- Failure analysis: Build subsystem test fixtures, design tests, create test plans, perform tests, measure and analyze data, and refine design assumptions
- Collaboration: Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver technical solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design or Electrical component development
- Experience designing electromechanical assemblies (robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation)
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
- Experience with prototyping processes and materials
- Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols
- Experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design
- Experience in Robotics and consumer electronic product design
- Experience in power electronics and battery management programming
- Familiarity with traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal
- Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds
- Experience with simulation tools conducting finite element analysis: structural and modal
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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.
170 000 USD/year to 240 000 USD/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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- Location:
- Redmond
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