Lens Product Engineer, Ophthalmic Precision Optics

Meta•Redmond, WA

9d•$118,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Precision Optics (OPO) team is a part of Reality Labs at Meta. We focus on engineering and integrating 3D printed ophthalmic lenses and optically clear components into Meta's AI and AR glasses. As an OPO Product Engineer, you will be crucial in delivering advanced Augmented Reality (AR) hardware technology to Meta’s customers. You will engineer and productize novel optical components such as ophthalmic lenses for consumer AR hardware, leveraging Meta’s novel optical additive manufacturing technology. You will collaborate with a global team and have the opportunity to impact millions of customers through your work.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters’ in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or equivalent
2+ years of industry experience in consumer electronics or similar high-volume industries
Experience in 3D modeling using CAD tools (Fusion, Solidworks, or equivalent)
Experience with engineering and metrology of optical components
Hands-on experience building part and assembly prototypes utilizing 3D printing
Capacity to work in a rapid high-ownership environment to solve ambiguous problems
Capacity to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience working on ophthalmic lenses for consumer applications
2+ years of experience working on AR/VR optical technologies
Expertise in optical metrology tools and methodologies
Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence for Designs

Responsibilities

Design and engineer novel optical components and products with Meta’s internal 3D printing technology
Define and execute print strategies including novel designs, print recipes and post processing steps in order to meet product requirements
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure optical components such as lenses can integrate into Meta’s product roadmap
Collaborate closely with materials, software and process teams across the globe to develop prototypes and lens architectures
Establish metrology processes, and evaluate printed parts against product Key Performance Indicators with state-of-the art metrology
Work in R&D labs and manufacturing environments to evaluate and de-risk new lens designs for prototypes and products
Analyze data and present project status, results, and risks to stakeholders and leadership