Research Mechanical Engineer, Robotics

Meta Careers; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex robotics that balance ergonomics, performance, reliability and safety. You will participate in concept development, analytical modeling, prototype creation and testing within a cross‑functional team, potentially exploring electro‑mechanics, sensors, communication and planning/control areas.

You will contribute to AI‑driven workflow optimization and ensure responsible, ethical AI practices while advancing

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
• Experience with electromechanical assemblies and robotics.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS/Siemens NX).
• Experience with prototyping, embedded systems, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to concept development, modeling, prototype design and testing.
• Collaborates across teams on robotics hardware and AI-enabled workflows.
• Researches electro‑mechanics, sensors, communications, planning and control.
• Applies safety and quality standards in design and testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical assemblies

CAD tools

Prototyping

Embedded systems

GD&T

Automation design

Finite element analysis

AI tooling

Robotics design

Education

BS 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.

RealityLabs Research is seeking a Research Mechanical Engineer. This role is pivotal in tackling challenging mechanical/electrical design problems 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 cross-collaborative team responsible for initial concept development, analytical modeling, prototype design, construction, and testing; and it may involve research into Electro‑mechanics, Sensor and Communication, and/or Planning and Control.

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field6+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering and with experience in machine design or electrical component development
• Experience designing electromechanical assemblies (robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation)
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
• Experience with prototyping processes and materials
• Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols
• Experience in tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine builds
• Familiarity with traditional mass production manufacturing processes, including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal
• Experience with control design and simulation for robotic devices
• Experience working with testing and safety standards for robots
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience in Robotics and consumer electronic product design
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience with simulation tools conducting finite element analyses: structural and modal analyses