Structural Design Engineer - FEA (University Grad)

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be fully integrated into the product development process from the earliest stages. You will build finite element models, analyze AR/VR designs, characterize materials, verify and validate finite element models. You will work as part of a cross-functional team requiring collaboration with product design, manufacturing design, materials and reliability teams. Our ideal candidate has solid mechanics fundamentals, experience in static & dynamic finite element analysis, material characterization & modeling, experience in consumer electronics, and good communication skills.

Structural Design Engineer - FEA (University Grad) Responsibilities

• As a structural design engineer, work across the full product development cycle, from concept inception to shipping product.
• Build system-level & module-level finite element models to assess risk of various failure modes under different loading conditions and propose changes to make the design more robust and reliable.
• Perform module-level shock and thermo-mechanical analyses.
• Participate in structural design reviews, design brainstorms, and present FEA results in a form actionable by cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with the materials team and/or outside vendors to characterize materials and components.
• Collaborate with REL & DVE teams on FEA model validation as well as development of technical specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
• 1+ years of experience with FEA softwares such as HyperMesh, SimLab, Abaqus, ANSYS etc.
• Fundamental understanding of solid mechanics, strength of materials, and finite element analysis.
• Proven analytical skills based on first principles.
• Experience in static and dynamic finite element analysis.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or similar.
• Experience with Abaqus, HyperMesh, and SimLab.
• Knowledge of modeling of material behavior and failure of different types of materials.
• Experience in testing using DIC, Universal Testing Machine, and DMA.
• Experience with 3D modeling software e.g. NX, SolidWorks, etc.
• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$111,000/year to $131,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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