Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Back to all jobs Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started. Facebook Reality Labs in Pittsburgh is looking for exceptional systems engineers to help create state-of-the-art motion-capture systems to revolutionize photorealistic telepresence in virtual reality, thus enabling the ability to interact with anyone, anytime, anywhere. We have made some important advances, but it will take a team with a wide spectrum of skills to fully realize this goal. As a Mechanical Engineer at FRL, you will develop state of the art prototype structures, mechanisms, and solutions for next generation motion capture systems. You will become part of a team exploring new concepts through analytical modeling and fast iterative prototyping. A wide range of approaches will be explored combining electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software techniques. We want people who work well in teams; can brainstorm big ideas; work in new technology areas; able to drive a concept into a prototype; and can envision how a prototype could transition into a ruggedized system. Starting with a broad scientific background, be willing to become a quick expert in a new area, and quickly build new prototypes using novel materials and/or by integrating structures in new ways leveraging a strong mechanical background. We are looking for a hands-on builder of opto-mechanical systems that can deal with sub-micron tolerances. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead mechanical development, construction and documentation of motion-capture systems including sensors, lighting, capture devices, and structures
• Design, build and test of rapid prototypes which integrate electrical, mechanical and software components
• Transition prototypes into production level systems
• Collaborate with researchers and other engineers across multiple disciplines to discuss, develop and optimize designs for systems
• Support research and exploration of new sensors and sub-systems to deliver the next generation of capture systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in NX or SolidWorks including Teamcenter/PDM
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Design, Research, etc.
• Experience designing for the mechanical constraints of PCBs, FPCs, etc.
• Experience working with 3rd party vendors to develop system components and drive requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role or similar
• Experience in thermal analysis and modeling
• Experience with machine vision camera modules and optical systems

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