Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Camera Modules – Equity & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate high-performance compact camera modules for AI/AR/VR devices in Sunnyvale, CA. You will prototype, validate, and drive camera module concepts from design to mass production with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with camera design, tolerance analysis, 3D CAD, and collaboration across disciplines. Domestic and international travel may be required to engage suppliers and manufacturers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field

Tools

NX software

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

Job description

Meta is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design and integrate high-performance compact camera modules for AI/AR/VR devices in Sunnyvale, CA. You will prototype, validate, and drive camera module concepts from design to mass production with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with camera design, tolerance analysis, 3D CAD, and collaboration across disciplines. Domestic and international travel may be required to engage suppliers and manufacturers.