Product Design Engineering Intern
Meta•Redmond, WA
•$6,688 - $11,880
About The Position
As an engineering intern on the AR Product Design Engineering team, you will help design solutions for next-generation consumer augmented reality products. You will explore and refine designs through iterative prototyping and collaboration, developing an understanding of product design, manufacturing, and validation. The internship lasts 12 to 16 weeks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace/astronautical engineering, product design engineering, or a related field.
- Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
- Proficiency in testing and evaluating mechanical designs.
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting.
- Familiarity with mass-production manufacturing methods such as injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and CNC.
- Fundamental knowledge of material properties for plastics and metals.
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment by 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
- Experience with rack-mounted computer equipment.
- Understanding of mechanism, sheet metal, and plastic part design, as well as design for manufacturing, serviceability, or assembly.
- Familiarity with tolerance analysis, structural analysis (FEA), or thermal analysis.
Responsibilities
- Brainstorm innovative ideas and define requirements that balance performance, comfort, and aesthetics.
- Design mechanical modules and systems, including enclosures, thermal solutions, and dynamic components.
- Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
- Analyze design functionality, including through free-body diagrams, weight analysis, tolerance analysis, and statistical analysis.
- Rapidly prototype designs using 3D printing, CNC, and other fabrication techniques.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues by iterating on designs.
- Validate design intent and functional requirements through data-driven testing and analysis.
- Collaborate with electrical, optical, manufacturing, reliability, and industrial engineers to integrate hardware systems.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure designs can be manufactured at scale.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
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