Softgoods Product Design Engineering Intern
About The Position
The Softgoods team at Meta works across Industrial Design, Human Interface, and Engineering to use specialized materials and processes to create product functions, finishes, and experiences. The team develops components such as facial interfaces and headbands for Quest devices, textile for the Neural Wrist Band, and charging cases for Meta Glasses. As a Softgoods Product Design Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the design and development of technical soft goods for Wearables, Charging Cases, and Accessories. You will apply mechanical engineering principles, creativity, and problem-solving skills to develop new products and features. The internship lasts twelve weeks and provides opportunities to learn about consumer product design and manufacturing at scale, including specialized Softgoods materials, processes, and design considerations.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
- Ability to build and assemble prototypes hands-on and conduct testing.
- Some familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining and injection molding.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including understanding material strength and properties, solid mechanics, free-body diagrams, and stress/strain concepts.
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment by the time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Intend to return to a full-time degree program after completing the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous mechanical design experience in Consumer Electronics or a related field.
- Experience using Siemens NX.
- Hands-on experience delivering prototypes and conducting testing using processes or tools such as 3D printing, machining, sewing, laminating, Instron, and Keyence OMM.
- Knowledge of Softgoods materials and processes.
- Knowledge of GD&T and experience creating 2D drawings for mechanical parts and assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Own the design of Softgoods parts and assemblies for Meta’s Wearables, Cases, and Accessories.
- Use creativity and mechanical engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Develop ideas using 3D CAD.
- Define specifications for parts and assemblies by creating comprehensive 2D drawings.
- Work with Industrial Design, Human Factors, Product Management, and Reliability partners to define requirements such as fit, comfort, durability, and aesthetics.
- Analyze designs using first principles, design of experiments, testing and characterization, and statistical data analysis.
- Prototype designs using 3D printing, CNC, forming, bonding, and other methods to gain insights before production.
- Work with external suppliers to deliver designs that are manufacturable at scale, reliable, and cost-efficient.
- Identify and resolve production issues through troubleshooting and design iteration.
- Learn about consumer product design and manufacturing at scale, Softgoods materials and processes, and related design considerations.
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Career Level
Intern
