• Display Structural and Thermal Engineer

    Meta (Sunnyvale, CA)


    Summary:

    At Meta Reality Labs, we aim to bring together the brightest cross-disciplinary minds in one place to deliver on our mission: build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere. As a Display Structural and Thermal Engineer at Meta Reality Labs, you will lead structural and thermal design and simulation for advanced display modules in VR, wearables, and exciting new products. You'll join a world-class display engineering team, developing products from concept to mass production. This role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem-solving, knowledge of structural and thermal simulations, and expertise in engineering principles and material properties.

    Required Skills:

    Display Structural and Thermal Engineer Responsibilities:

    1. Lead structural and thermal design for VR and wearable display modules

    2. Develop physics-based structural and thermal simulation models to drive design and failure analysis, using CAD, FEA, and CFD software

    3. Drive display module designs for enhanced structural/thermal performance, ergonomics, form factor, and weight

    4. Identify program risks, create simulation/validation plans, and drive FACA through close collaboration with cross-functional teams

    5. Validate display module and system-level structural and thermal performance via rapid prototyping

    6. Explore, validate, and integrate next generation display and thermal technologies

    7. Lead collaboration with system PD, system thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical teams

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    8. Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, thermal engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

    9. Experience with structural and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, FloEFD, COMSOL, etc)

    10. Understanding of engineering first principles, material properties, heat transfer, and thermal/fluid sciences

    11. Experience in design of experiments, rapid prototyping, empirical testing, and model correlation

    12. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    13. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on finite element analysis or thermal, or related field

    14. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Julia) for model development and automation

    15. Familiarity in using AI tools to accelerate product design and development

    16. Experience developing consumer electronics

    17. Familiarity with advanced thermal materials (e.g., graphite spreaders, aerogels, heatpipes, vapor chamber)

    Public Compensation:

    $111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

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