Meta Realty Labs - W2 Contract
Electro-Mechanical Technician - Redmond, WA
Job Summary:
Meta is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join their team in Redmond, WA! The Electro-Mechanical Technician will be joining a multidisciplinary team, consisting of mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineers, and research scientists. The team is responsible for developing quick turnaround prototypes to establish platforms and develop prototypes for our product teams and researchers! The main function of the electro-mechanical technician is to build, test, repair devices, design test fixtures, conduct experiments, and set up / maintain lab equipment. This role revolves around prototyping lab. The individual will be building custom hardware prototype assembly in low volume consisting of mechanical, electrical and camera optic parts.
Responsibilities:
- Work with product development and engineering teams to assemble, test, and validate new product designs
- Assemble engineering prototype devices in low/medium quantity. Devices include complex mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies
- Document and maintain prototype parts inventory
- Perform prototype device sustaining activities, including repairs, maintenance, updates, and workflow management
- Design, fabricate, and assemble fixtures and other tooling for experiments and prototype assembly/test
- Perform laboratory experiments and document results
- Organize and maintain an engineering lab to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace
- Perform DFM/DFA reviews and documentation of feedback
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant vocational training or 5+ years of experience working in an equivalent role
- Hands-on mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly experience; Optical and ESD sensitive component assembly and handling experience preferred
- Experience with hand tools (drivers, drills, files, taps) and assembling of devices
- Experience with high accuracy measuring devices (calipers, micrometer, dial indicator, laser, etc.)
- Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with operating reliability test equipment (such as thermal chambers) and working with reliability engineers for planning, execution, and data collection
- Experience working in labs, working on consumer electronics
- Ability to handle PCB flexes, sensitive equipment (such as cameras and microphones)
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience working on laptops, cell phones, portable speakers, tablets, wearable technology type of hardware
