Hardware Test & Automation Engineer

Meta•Redmond, WA

About The Position

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next-generation consumer hardware to large-scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts—to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large-scale deployment. You will be part of an environment that values technical development, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience in electrical design or a relevant technical field
Proven knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and circuit and/or system design
Experience with schematic and board design using industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence OrCAD, Altium)
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and debugging/automating hardware
Experience working with at least one of the following: digital signal processing, real-time image processing, display engineering, camera modules, mobile SoC/PMIC, or battery management systems

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience providing day-to-day technical oversight of JDM partner manufacturing test operations, including reviewing test setups, fixtures, and procedures to ensure they meet product requirements
Experience reviewing and analyzing manufacturing test data and assisting in failure analysis activities for manufacturing test escapes and field returns
Experience supporting design verification of electrical subsystems by leading the review of test plans and test results from the external teams, providing technical feedback and guidance
Experience developing and maintaining test automation tooling and scripting to support data collection, analysis, and reporting for both manufacturing test and design validation workflows
Working proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, or tooling development
Experience participating in hardware engineering design reviews and provide Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Experience supporting test infrastructure improvements, including test station setup, instrumentation configuration, and data pipeline development
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques for verifying and validating electrical hardware (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with electrical design validation or system-level verification of consumer electronics hardware
Understanding of basic statistical methods for analyzing manufacturing test data (yield analysis, Cpk, GR&R, etc.)
Familiarity with automated test equipment, test fixture design, and mechanical concepts as they relate to manufacturing test setups
Experience working in an R&D or prototyping environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift frequently
Experience in consumer electronics or low-power battery-operated device development
Effective communication skills for working across internal teams and external manufacturing partners

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate electrical subsystems or simple systems for Meta’s hardware products, with increasing independence
Create schematics, direct board layout, and participate in design reviews
Document requirements, specifications, and test criteria for modules and systems
Conduct feasibility studies and analysis to evaluate new technologies and components
Support manufacturing builds, hardware bring-up, and troubleshooting activities
Collaborate across engineering disciplines (mechanical, firmware, software, etc.) to deliver integrated solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical performance and reliability issues
Demonstrate sustained productivity and ownership of assigned areas
Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners and contribute to team-level goals
Participate in process improvement, knowledge sharing, and organizational activities as appropriate