Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Camera

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

Summary

The Opto-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating high-performance compact camera modules for cutting-edge AI/AR/VR devices. This role requires experience in camera design and cross-functional collaboration, hands-on prototyping, and experience with high-volume manufacturing.

Required Skills

Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Camera Responsibilities:

1. Design camera module structures and packaging in CAD, including injection molded, RFPC, PCB, and other component parts
2. Establish requirements for camera systems in collaboration with architects and system engineers
3. Collaborate with the Product Design team to negotiate the camera module MCO and system interface requirements
4. Interface directly with vendors and suppliers, ensuring manufacturability and quality
5. Conduct rigorous tolerance analysis of camera module design and component parts
6. Document engineering requirements and create detailed 2D manufacturing and inspection drawings
7. Collaborate with reliability and supply chain teams to ensure durability and ramp-up for mass production
8. Communicate technical information and complex concepts clearly across teams and stakeholders
9. Travel domestically and internationally as needed for business and supplier engagement

Minimum Qualifications

1. BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field
2. 3+ years of proven experience designing miniature opto-mechanical modules or components for consumer electronics, such as AR/VR, mobile devices, or cameras
3. Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design, encompassing proficiency in tolerance analysis. Proven experience to utilize 3D CAD modeling and drafting software packages
4. Understanding of structural and thermal FEA, as well as material and adhesives properties
5. Familiar with Active Alignment (AA) process for camera module assembly
6. Experience with vendor interfacing and production methods
7. Demonstrated design experience for mass production, including plastic injection molding and RFPC/PCB
8. Experience collaborating across disciplines and managing projects from initial design to high-volume manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

1. Basic structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
2. Experience with NX software
3. Experience with consumer electronics camera and depth module design at leading tech companies
4. Familiarity with optical simulation and ray tracing software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, LightTools)

Public Compensation

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiniative 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.

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