Opto-Mechanical Camera Engineer for AR/VR Modules

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

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Sunnyvale to design, develop, and integrate high‑performance compact camera modules for AI/AR/VR devices. You will collaborate across products, reliability, and manufacturing teams, prototype hands-on, and drive modules from concept through mass production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in miniature opto‑mechanical design, experience with 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and vendor interfacing, plus familiarity with injection molding and RFPC/PCB

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years in miniature opto-mechanical design for consumer electronics.
• Strong mechanical design and tolerance analysis; proficient in 3D CAD.
• Understanding of structural and thermal FEA; materials and adhesives.
• Familiar with Active Alignment for camera modules.
• Vendor interfacing and production method experience.
• Mass production design (injection molding, RFPC/PCB).
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration from design to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design camera module structures and packaging in CAD, including injection molding and PCB parts.
• Establish requirements for camera systems with architects and system engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Design to negotiate camera module MCO and interfaces.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers ensuring manufacturability and quality.
• Conduct tolerance analysis of camera module design and parts.
• Document engineering requirements and create detailed 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with reliability and supply chain for mass production ramp-up.
• Communicate technical information clearly across teams and stakeholders.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Camera design

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Mass production

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Optics/Physics

Tools

NX

3D CAD

FEA software

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

Job description

Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Sunnyvale to design, develop, and integrate high‑performance compact camera modules for AI/AR/VR devices. You will collaborate across products, reliability, and manufacturing teams, prototype hands-on, and drive modules from concept through mass production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in miniature opto‑mechanical design, experience with 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and vendor interfacing, plus familiarity with injection molding and RFPC/PCB