Visiting Hardware Engineer

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Meta is seeking a Visiting Hardware Engineer in Menlo Park to diagnose and repair robots, assemble parts and support hardware maintenance. The role involves hands-on repair, 3D printing, and keeping the lab organized, with a focus on embodied agents and open science.

Responsibilities include operating slicer tools, CAD viewers, and proper post-processing of printed components, as well as collaborating with data collection teams to triage hardware issues during sessions.

Competenze

• Hands-on experience repairing consumer/commercial robots or similar electromechanical devices.
• Solid understanding of robot mechanical structure, actuation, and basic electronics (motors, sensors, batteries).
• Proficiency with 3D printing workflows: preparing models, slicing, and post-processing.

Mansioni

• Diagnose and repair robots following established protocols; perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Operate 3D printing workflows to produce replacement parts and subassemblies.
• Support data collection by swapping out broken components and triaging hardware issues mid-session.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of spare parts and assemblies.
• Keep the hardware lab organized and safe.

Conoscenze

Robot repair

Robot mechanics

Actuation electronics

3D printing workflows

Hand tools & assembly

Strumenti

Slicer software

CAD viewers

3D printers (FDM/SLA)

Descrizione del lavoro

# Visiting Hardware EngineerMenlo Park, CA Hardware+ 3 moreApply nowMeta is seeking a visiting hardware engineer to join Meta Superintelligence Labs. You should have a keen interest in producing new, open science to make embodied agents more intelligent.---## Visiting Hardware Engineer Responsibilities* Robot repair and maintenance: Diagnose and repair commercial robots following established repair protocols; perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.* Hardware fabrication: Operate 3D printing software (e.g., slicer tools, CAD viewers) to produce replacement and custom parts; assemble printed components into functional subassemblies.* Data collection support: Partner with data collection operators to swap out broken components quickly, keep devices charged and staged, and triage hardware issues that surface mid-session.* Inventory and documentation: Track spare parts, consumables, and printed components; log repairs and failure modes to help identify recurring issues.* Workspace upkeep: Maintain a safe, organized hardware lab and charging area.## Minimum Qualifications* Hands-on experience repairing consumer/commercial robots, drones, or comparable electromechanical devices* Solid understanding of robot mechanical structure, actuation, and basic electronics (motors, sensors, batteries, wiring)* Proficiency with 3D printing workflows: preparing models in slicer software, running FDM/SLA printers, and post-processing prints* Comfortable assembling parts with hand tools, fasteners, and adhesives and able to follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions