Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in its Infrastructure group in Menlo Park to lead design, prototyping, and testing of devices for AI/ML servers, storage, and data centers.

The role collaborates with TPM, hardware, thermal, manufacturing, software, and supply chain teams to meet schedules, validate performance, and produce production-ready documentation. Domestic/international travel up to ~10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience designing and shipping commercial or industrial products
• Proficient with 3D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Experienced in analyzing and resolving issues cross-functionally
• Effective communication skills
• Experience creating engineering documentation such as product specifications, test reports, and manufacturing drawings

Responsibilities

• Lead product specification, design, prototyping, and testing of devices and products for AI/ML server, storage, network systems, or rack & power
• Work with TPM, hardware, thermal, manufacturing, software, supply chain, and partners to meet goals
• Validate product performance against requirements using design and simulation tools
• Perform tolerance analysis, motion and performance studies
• Iterate design concepts and prototyping with internal labs or suppliers
• Create test plans, test equipment, and verification procedures
• Create documentation and specifications for prototyping, quoting, and production
• Collaborate with ODM/JDM/CM partners through DFM and verification stages

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Mechanical design

Design verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

This is a full-time position within the Mechanical Engineering group. The Mechanical Engineering group supports all the Data Center product teams, such as AI/ML servers, storage, networking, racks, connectivity, and data centers. Each product team is responsible for building a specific piece of the infrastructure to connect people across the world. Meta supports this effort through the Open Compute Project (OCP), where we seek to make Internet connectivity available to all. This is a unique opportunity to join our team and help us build the world's most open and efficient connectivity platforms.

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities:

• Lead product specification, design, prototyping, and testing of devices and products for AI/ML server, storage, network systems, or rack & power, for use in communication devices and data centers
• Work closely with the TPM, hardware, thermal, manufacturing, software, supply chain, and outside partner teams to ensure that project goals and schedules are met
• Validate product performance against requirements from many internal customers using design and simulation tools
• Perform part and assembly-level tolerance analysis, motion and performance studies
• Quickly iterate through various design concepts, bringing them to life via fast prototyping that can be fabricated with assistance from our prototyping lab or suppliers
• Create test plans, design test equipment, and undertake testing procedures to verify design performance
• Create documentation and specifications suitable for prototyping, quoting, and production
• Work with ODM/JDM/CM partners through the design-for-manufacturing process and engineering verification stages required to move the product from prototype to production
• Understand different types of product packaging and the testing requirements
• Support our manufacturing partners by working on-site with their overseas design and manufacturing teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 6+ years of experience designing and shipping commercial or industrial products
• Proficient with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Experienced in analyzing and resolving issues cross-functionally
• Effective communication skills
• Experience creating engineering documentation such as product specifications, test reports, and manufacturing drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a variety of electronic interconnection types and their various performance pros and cons
• 6+ years of experience in designing and shipping data center system equipment
• rack-level design experience is preferred
• Familiar with AI, server, storage, network, machine learning systems, rack & power
• Experience in designing and manufacturing sheetmetal enclosures, plastic, die cast, extrusion, and machined parts
• End-to-end experience from concept creation to deployment of a product
• Available for international and domestic travel, approximately 10% of work time
• Experience with owning a complete hardware system as a mechanical engineering lead
• Experience optimizing product designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for shock and vibration, thermal, and certification performance

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 Affareative 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].

$144,000/year to $204,000/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.