DFX Engineering Intern

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a DFX Engineering Intern in Seattle for a 12‑week program. You will own a scoped manufacturing engineering project with mentorship, gaining hands‑on exposure to moving designs from concept to production alongside hardware, quality, test, and external manufacturers.

The role emphasizes developing processes, tolerancing analysis, data interpretation, and presenting findings to cross‑functional partners at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or awarded BS/MS in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, or mechanical design.
• Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis fundamentals.
• Experience with a 3D CAD tool (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements.
• Contribute to fixture and line qualification activities.
• Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T based studies on assemblies and part‑level drawings under mentor.
• Collect and analyze process data (yield, cycle time, failure modes) and contribute to failure analysis reports.
• Investigate new or improved manufacturing processes to enhance quality or production efficiency.
• Present project findings and recommendations to the DFX team and cross‑functional partners at internship end.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T fundamentals

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Summary:

Reality Labs is at the forefront of developing innovative hardware that redefines how people experience the world. The Design For Excellence (DFX) team is a critical pillar of this mission, ensuring our cutting‑edge devices are not only revolutionary in function but manufacturable at scale with the highest standards of quality, cost‑efficiency, and reliability. As a DFX Engineering Intern, you will own a scoped manufacturing engineering project with direct mentorship from a DFX engineer. You'll get hands‑on exposure to how a product moves from design intent to production reality — working alongside Hardware Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, and our external manufacturing partners. This is a 12‑week internship.

Required Skills:

DFX Engineering Intern Responsibilities:

1. Assist in developing manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements

2. contribute to fixture and line qualification activities.

3. Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T-based studies on assemblies and part‑level drawings under the guidance of your mentor.

4. Collect and analyze process data (yield, cycle time, failure modes) and contribute to failure analysis and lessons‑learned reports.

5. Investigate a new or improved manufacturing process, applying theoretical and practical engineering knowledge to improve product quality or production efficiency.

6. Present your project findings and recommendations to the DFX team and cross‑functional partners at the end of the internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

2. Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, or mechanical design

3. Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis fundamentals

4. Experience with a 3D CAD (NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior internship or co‑op in manufacturing, NPI, or product development

2. Experience with data analysis or scripting applied to process or test data

3. Familiarity with precision assembly, inspection, or automation equipment

4. Exposure to adhesives, hot bar, or laser soldering/jetting processes

5. Interest or coursework in AI‑driven manufacturing or Smart Factory initiatives

Public Compensation:

$6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively seeks a diverse workforce. 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.

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