Mechanical Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Robotics Hardware team. This role involves tackling complex mechanical design challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative robotics projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design, particularly in robotics or similar fields, and will be proficient in CAD tools like SOLIDWORKS. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for robotics.
• Support part fabrication and assembly of robot prototypes.
• Conduct failure analysis and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Machine Design

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Siemens NX

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 Engineer. This role is pivotal in tackling the most challenging mechanical design problems we face including designing and developing complex robotics that balance ergonomics, performance, reliability, and usability while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. This role will be part of a team responsible for initial concept development, analytical modeling, prototype design, construction, and testing.

Mechanical Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Mechanical design and analysis problems for robotics structure, mechanisms, power transmissions, 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.
• Embrace constant learning, diving into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and supporting the ambiguity of AR/VR problem solving.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design Engineering and with experience in Machine Design.
• BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical assemblies (robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience with organizational and analytical skills, driving technical strategy and execution in a fast-paced, high ambiguity environment.
• Experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Robotics and consumer electronic product design.
• Extensive knowledge of traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including the potentials and limitations of injection molding, metal injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, elastomer compression molding, die casting, thixomolding, MLBs fabrication, SMT, and/or FPCs fabrication.
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds.
• Experience in statistical process control.
• Experience working in CM, JDM, and ODM/OEM development models.
• Experience with simulation tools conducting Finite element analysis: Structural, Modal.
  
  

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].

$170,000/year to $240,000/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.