Prototype Build Engineer

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta in Redmond, WA seeks an experienced Prototype Build Engineer to lead prototype builds from concept to delivery, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure milestones are met.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, scheduling, risk management, and collaboration across hardware, tooling, and program management, with opportunities to improve workflows and adopt AI-enabled processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with consumer electronic products.
• 2+ years of experience with hardware development cycles and sustaining hardware.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing assembly and test development.
• Experience leading engineers and technicians in daily work and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage resources for prototype builds with vendors.
• Collaborate with Research Engineers to deliver prototypes.
• Resolve schedule setbacks with recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, milestones, and build plans.
• Provide status updates and risk assessments to management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools integration

Risk assessment

Education

BS in engineering or related field

MS in engineering or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced Prototype Build Engineer to join our team. As a Prototype Build Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the execution of prototype builds from concept through delivery, working closely with internal and external partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills:

Prototype Build Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Partner with internal teams and vendors to plan and manage operational resources required to execute prototype builds
2. Collaborate with Research Engineers to deliver prototypes as requested
3. Resolve schedule setbacks by developing and implementing recovery plans
4. Work with program management to ensure the assembly flow is properly supported across functions to deliver material and hardware on schedule
5. Provide program status updates and risk assessments to management to support short- and long-term goals
6. Communicate prototype build plans across multiple programs
7. Establish and drive a clear plan and path forward for executing prototype builds successfully, including:
8. Defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements
9. Identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies
10. Developing and maintaining detailed schedules, milestones, and build plans
11. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration
12. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
13. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, and internal teams
14. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BS degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
2. 5+ years of experience with consumer electronic products
3. 2+ years of experience with hardware development cycles and sustaining hardware
4. 2+ years of experience in manufacturing assembly and test development
5. Experience leading engineers and technicians in daily work and building teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
2. MS degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
3. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
4. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
5. Experience building cross-functional relationships
6. Experience with optical and electro-mechanical systems
7. Experience optimizing designs for existing products or devices

Public Compensation:

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

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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