Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Sustaining Engineering

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

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Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta Robotics Hardware seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on sustaining engineering to own the health of humanoid robot hardware after release. You will investigate failures, implement design fixes, and drive improvements across fabrication and assembly teams.

You will work at the interface of design and shop floor, reviewing failures, updating drawings, and leading ECOs to production documentation. A strong CAD background and shop-floor experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in Mechanical Design Engineering with sustaining/production focus.
• Strong CAD proficiency with full drawing packages and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience on shop floor or build area and ECO/ECN workflows.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement design fixes.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis on mechanical failures and document RCAs.
• Own corrective action processes and update drawings/specs.
• Develop and revise assembly work instructions and torque specs.
• Collaborate with test, reliability, and shop teams to validate changes.
• Initiate and manage ECOs to implement design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root-cause analysis

GD&T

CAD proficiency

FMEA

ECN/ECO

Shop floor experience

Lean manufacturing

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

SolidWorks PDM

Windchill

SolidWorks/NX/CREO

Job description

At Meta, we're building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences.To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world.The Meta Robotics Hardware team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on sustaining engineering to own the design health and continuous improvement of our humanoid robot hardware after initial release. You will be the primary engineering contact for failure investigation, corrective design action, and design-for-manufacture improvements driven by real-world feedback from our fabrication shops and assembly teams. This is a hands-on role that lives at the boundary between the design office and the shop floor — you'll spend as much time reviewing failed parts and assembly pain points as you do in CAD. This role will be part of a ME team responsible for concept development, analytical modeling, prototype design, first article build, fabrication, vendor management, and testing. Candidates should be comfortable working in a high ambiguity, fast paced environment where full system requirements are seldom known. This team is dedicated to building hardware that enables learning through data collection and system testing.Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Sustaining Engineering Responsibilities:Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) on mechanical failures — fractured components, worn interfaces, fatigue cracks, fastener loosening, tolerance stack-up issuesOwn the corrective action process: document failure mode, determine root cause, implement and verify design fix, and update drawings and specificationsMaintain a failure tracking databaseidentify recurring failure patterns and drive systemic design improvementsCollaborate with test and reliability engineers to correlate field/lab failures back to design margins and loading assumptionsInitiate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to implement corrective actions into production documentationServe as the primary design engineering liaison to the assembly and integration teamCollect, triage, and action assembly feedback — difficult-to-reach fasteners, unclear build sequences, interference issues, tooling access constraints, and handling concernsImplement design changes that reduce assembly time, lower operator skill requirements, and improve build repeatabilityDevelop and revise assembly work instructions, torque specifications, and inspection criteria based on build technician inputParticipate in hands-on build activities to first-hand identify ergonomic and process pain pointsDesign tooling to facilitate complex component assemblyMaintain and improve the sustaining engineering change process — from issue identification through design release and verificationSupport configuration management and BOM accuracy for all active robot buildsTrack and report sustaining metrics: open issues, mean time to corrective action, repeat failure rate, assembly hours per unitDevelop and document standard work instructions and assembly aids for prototype and production buildsWork closely with a cross-functional team of engineers (Electrical, Software, Firmware) to deliver complete technical solutionsTroubleshoot root-cause of mechanical failures, implement improved designs, and test effectiveness of changesMinimum Qualifications:BS degree in Mechanical Engineering7+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering with a meaningful portion in sustaining, production, or manufacturing engineeringStrong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, or CREO) including full drawing packages with GD&T per ASME Y14.5Working knowledge of CNC machining processes — understanding of fixturing, tool access, setup minimization, and achievable tolerancesExperience interpreting assembly feedback and translating it into actionable design improvementsHands-on experience working on a shop floor or in a build areaFamiliarity with engineering change management processes (ECO/ECN/ECR workflows)Experience with rapid prototyping manufacturing processes and materialsExperience managing time-sensitive projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and a broad range of stakeholdersExperience in tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5)Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Experience with tolerance analysis tools and methodologies (RSS, Monte Carlo, worst-case)Familiarity with common joining and fastening methods and their trade-offs in robotic assembliesExperience communicating technical recommendations and influencing design decisions across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., failure reports, design reviews, ECO proposals)Experience with lightweighting strategies (topology optimization, lattice structures, composite materials)Background in high-mix/low-volume transitioning to mid-volume production environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles or structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, Ishikawa)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Experience with additional manufacturing processes: sheet metal, additive manufacturing, anodizing, and platingAbility to read and interpret FEA results to inform failure investigations and design margin assessmentsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesDirect experience with robotic systems — BLDC motors, actuators, gearboxes, linkage mechanismsExperience writing clear failure reports that cross-functional teams can act onExperience with PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, or similar)Familiarity with statistical tolerance analysis and process capability (Cp/Cpk)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 [e-mail].$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.