DFX Engineering Intern
Meta•Sunnyvale, CA
•$6,688 - $11,880
About The Position
Reality Labs develops innovative hardware intended to redefine how people experience the world. The Design For Excellence (DFX) team helps ensure these devices can be manufactured at scale while meeting standards for quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability. The DFX Engineering Intern owns a scoped manufacturing engineering project with direct mentorship from a DFX engineer, gaining hands-on exposure to the transition from product design intent to production. The intern works with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, and external manufacturing partners. This is a 12-week internship.
Requirements
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, or mechanical design.
- Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis fundamentals.
- Experience with a 3D CAD tool such as NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
- Intent to return to a full-time degree program after completing the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, NPI, or product development.
- Experience with data analysis or scripting applied to process or test data.
- Familiarity with precision assembly, inspection, or automation equipment.
- Exposure to adhesives, hot bar, or laser soldering/jetting processes.
- Interest or coursework in AI-driven manufacturing or Smart Factory initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements, and contribute to fixture and line qualification activities.
- Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T-based studies on assemblies and part-level drawings under the guidance of a mentor.
- Collect and analyze process data, including yield, cycle time, and failure modes, and contribute to failure analysis and lessons-learned reports.
- Investigate a new or improved manufacturing process, applying theoretical and practical engineering knowledge to improve product quality or production efficiency.
- Present project findings and recommendations to the DFX team and cross-functional partners at the end of the internship.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
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