• Hardware Prototype Engineer

    Meta (Redmond, WA)


    Summary:

    The Wearables Wireless Design Validation and Infra team is seeking an experienced Hardware Prototype Engineer to join the W-DIESL (Wearable Device Infra Engineering Services & Labs) team. This role is critical for enabling early product and system validation, delivering high-fidelity prototypes, and unblocking key design decisions for Meta’s next-generation wearables.

    Required Skills:

    Hardware Prototype Engineer Responsibilities:

    1. Support early validation of products, subsystems, and components through a broad range of prototyping capabilities

    2. Enable product design teams to de-risk design decisions by facilitating validation builds and testing that cannot be supported by contract manufacturers or internal teams

    3. Leverage multidisciplinary expertise to integrate complex subsystems, design fixtures, and enable rapid iteration

    4. Deliver high-quality prototypes that support effective risk mitigation and critical design validation

    5. Provide rapid, high-fidelity prototype validation and feedback to resolve key design challenges for wearables products

    6. Accelerate decision-making, reduce development risks, and keep the product roadmap on track for milestones and successful launches

    7. Maintain adaptability and responsiveness to evolving design requirements throughout the prototyping process

    8. Enable continuous refinement, faster problem resolution, and accelerated product development timelines

    9. Work closely with product design, subsystem owners (audio, wireless, display), and other cross-functional partners to deliver on prototyping needs

    10. Manage intake and triage of support requests, assess feasibility, and coordinate with internal and external teams as needed

    11. Lead part and material acquisition, space allocation, build planning, and execution for prototype and EQV builds

    12. Coordinate with project DRIs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

    13. Develop and refine assembly processes, including manual and automated adhesive dispense, soldering, and integration of new components

    14. Design and fabricate fixtures for assembly, testing, and validation

    15. Support verification and validation testing post-build, including functional, mechanical, and environmental tests

    16. Collect and analyze data to inform design and process improvements

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    17. BS degree in an engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)

    18. 6+ years of industry experience in hardware prototyping, product development, or related roles

    19. Proven experience with hands-on prototype assembly, fixture design, and process development

    20. Understanding of prototyping tools, equipment, and best practices (e.g., adhesive dispense, soldering, 3D printing, mechanical assembly)

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    21. Experience with wearables or consumer electronics prototyping

    22. Familiarity with subsystem integration (audio, wireless, display)

    23. Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and equipment (e.g., 5-axis dispensing, plasma treatment)

    24. Experience supporting early-stage product validation and risk mitigation

    25. Problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

    26. Experience working in a time-sensitive, cross-functional environment

    Public Compensation:

    $139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

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