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TITLE:: Electrical Engineer - Energy R&D; Apply Here
Description:: Support Energy Research projects through rapid, iterative prototyping with a mix of off-the-shelf and custom hardware
Develop test beds, data acquisition systems, and processes to characterize batteries, energy harvesting, and thermal management devices and systems
Run experiments, analyze data, document results, and present conclusions and recommendations in research meetings
Perform digital and analog circuit design, schematic capture and PCB layout, PCB bring-up, debugging and SMD rework
Perform embedded system development (e.g. MCU/FPGA programming)
Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements, and participate in team brainstorming and new technology development
Minimum Qualifications:: MS or equivalent degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
3 years’ experience in a research & development or advanced product development environment
Experience with rapid, iterative, prototyping with a mix of off-the-shelf and custom hardware
Experience with digital and analog circuit design, schematic capture and PCB layout, PCB bring-up, debugging and SMD rework
Experience with embedded system development (e.g. MCU/FPGA programming)
Experience with data analysis and automating tools such as MATLAB, Python, or others
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
Experience with battery management systems and a general understanding of battery cell chemistry
Experience with thermoelectric energy harvesting devices
Experience with thermal management for consumer electronic devices
Detail-oriented with critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE)
Demonstrated experience working effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, inclusive of internal partners

TITLE:: Thermoelectric Engineer - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Collaborate with a team of Researchers and Engineers to develop high-performance, flexible thermal energy harvesting devices and thermal management systems
Develop thermoelectric test beds, data acquisition systems, and processes to characterize thermal management materials and energy harvesting devices
Perform Finite Element (FEA) modeling and simulations using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar software
Perform mechanical design of prototype devices and testbeds
Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements and participate in team brainstorming for new technology development
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
5 years experience in thermal or electrical modeling and analysis
Experience with FEA tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, FloEFD)
Experience with CAD tools (Solidworks, CREO, NX)
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
Experience with energy harvesting devices (e.g. thermal, mechanical, vibration, triboelectric, solar, RF)
Embedded circuit and system design experience (e.g. PCB design, MCU/FPGA programming)
Detail-oriented with critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE)
Demonstrated experience working effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, inclusive of internal partners
Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment

TITLE:: Micro-Molding and Casting - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Design mold chases using Computationoal Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Optimize processes and operate compression and transfer and liquid injection molding systems
Perform general maintenance on molding systems and material stock, Assist in material selection
Collaborate with teammates to iterate on the component architecture, tooling, and workflows to push the state of the art in soft wearable technology and experimental characterization
Design and work with internal and external partners to fabricate custom hardware and tooling, including for micro-molding applications
Complete analytical testing for resultant samples including metrology
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
2+ years hands on experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred) and prototyping
2+ years experience with micromolding, injection molding, compression molding, and/or transfer molding
Experience with design for manufacture (DFM) for molding of polymers or elastomers
Basic understanding of dimensional tolerance, GD&T and tolerance stackup analysis
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Experience optimizing materials, processes and designs for micromolding, injection molding, compression molding and transfer molding
Experience with design for manufacture (DFM) for molding of silicones or polyurethanes
Experience with additive manufacturing or 3D printing of polymers
Basic understanding of mechanical properties of polymers and elastomers
Experience balancing internal and external efforts (including collaborating with external materials and manufacturing organizations) in order to achieve results with high efficiency
SPC, DOE and Six Sigma technique

TITLE:: Materials Bonding / Interfacial Chemist - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Develop and implement processes for advanced manufacturing of soft polymeric Materials
Fabricate, characterize, and Optimize bonding between Materials systems including elastomers, flexible substrates and fiber-based Materials
Collaborate with teammates to iterate on component Design, tooling, and workflows to push the state of the art in soft wearable technology
Complete Mechanical testing, surface analysis and other analytical testing for resultant samples including metrology, tensile testing, rheology, surface energetics, and more
Completes lab reports and other documentation in timely manner
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field
2+ years hands on experience running lab scale or full scale manufacturing equipment and machinery
2+ years working with bonding chemistry between flexible and/or stretchable polymeric systems
Experience using communication tools such as Google Workspace, Outlook, Calendar, Office 365 etc.
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating and communicating effectively in team settings
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience with oxidative processes (e.g. plasma) for surface priming and other surface activation processes
Expertise with CAD, injection molding, and other rapid prototyping workflows
Understanding of chemical crosslinking reactions and mechanical properties of polymers

TITLE:: Materials Modeling Engineer - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Develop and run mechanical modeling simulations to inform efforts in optimized design geometries/form factors and integrated materials stack-ups
Develop new fabrication methods for polymer materials to achieve desired mechanical and electrical performance for sub-components
Execute molding/manufacturing of polymer materials into desired form factors/geometries creating functional components
Work with other materials scientists/engineers to improve polymer materials formulations and material stack-ups to fit desired fabrication methods and target properties
Work with other modeling engineers to refine simulation and modeling efforts
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to design and make tools for polymer materials molding/manufacturing and integration
Collaborate with characterization teams to validate system-level integration
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Equivalent Experience
Comfortable working in a chemical lab
2+ years experience in modeling of mechanical systems using Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics or other FEA analysis or computations mechanics tools
2+ year of CAD design and fabrication for molding and test jigs
2+ years of hands-on experience in polymer materials formulating, molding, extrusion, and bonding
Experience collaborating and communicating effectively in team settings
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Equivalent Experience
Experience in 3D printing/additive manufacturing
Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or other
Computational mechanics and mathematical modeling experience applied towards solving materials-related problem
Experience with cloud computing is a plus
Reliability and failure mode modeling and simulation

TITLE:: Polymer Synthesis - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Designing and synthesizing new polymers to break engineering trade-offs and enhance device performance
Developing conductive polymers for flexible electronics applications
Scaling up novel polymers from laboratory scale to pilot scale
Collaborating with process engineers and testing engineers to build up structure-process-properties relationship understanding for materials development
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineers, or Equivalent Experience
Comfortable and effective working in a chemical lab
3+ years of hands-on experience in polymer synthesis, including anionic polymerization, condensation polymerization, emulsion polymerization, living polymerization (ATRP, RAFT, NMP, ROMP), etc.
Must have experience with polymer synthesis, characterization, and applications
Analytical skills including NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Mass Spec, GC/HPLC, GPC, etc.
Experience collaborating and communicating effectively in team settings
Desired Qualifications:: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or Equivalent Experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in small-molecule organic synthesis and purification
Experience with carbon-carbon bond coupling reactions (Stille coupling and Suzuki coupling, etc.), C-H activation, protection/deprotection of functional groups, Diels-Alder reaction, etc.
Experience with conjugated polymer, ionic polymer synthesis with understanding of polymer structure-process-property relationships
Experience in electrochemical testing with a fundamental understanding of how to increase the electrical and ionic conductivity of a conductive polymer system
Experience with polymer formulation, photopolymerization, additive manufacturing, or other advanced polymer manufacturing technologies

TITLE:: Etch - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Develop and characterize plasma etch processes, optimization, and troubleshooting
Develop dry/wet etch processes to meet specifications
Maintain or Develop expertise in multiple processes, hardware, or technology areas
Be the go-to resource for peers in recipe & process development
Serve as the tool owner and operational expert for multiple etch systems, including authoring Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing and implementing safety protocols, performing tool preventative maintenance, tool first-level troubleshooting, OEM repair/upgrade coordination, and training of equipment users
Develop Design of Experiments (DOE) to quantify process window and characterize process parameter responses
Identify key process metrics and understand relationships between sector metrics and component performance
Execute processes as part of fabrication/integration workflows and troubleshoot integration engineering challenges as part of a broader team
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S. or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
Understand fundamental principles of dry etch processing and have a basic understanding of plasma sources used in plasma etching
1+ year of hands-on experience working in a nanofabrication environment with reactive ion etch (RIE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Charge Coupled Plasma (CCP) chambers, or similar plasma etch equipment
1+ year of hands-on experience with wet etch process development and exectuion (e.g. Piranha, RCA Clean, metal etch, KOH/TMAH Si etch)
Demonstrated critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE) abilities
Understands fundamentals of process engineering, maintaining control, and Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
1+ year of experience in developing plasma etch processes
1+ year of experience in basic metrology including optical inspection and profilometry
Desired Qualifications:: PhD or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in developing plasma etch processes
2+ years of demonstrated experience with implementing DOEs and SPC
1+ year of experience in advanced metrology including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) inspection and/or Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

TITLE:: Microfluidics - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Develop and Optimize wafer and die preparation and bonding processes that exceed specifications
Establish stable wafer bonding processes including temporary bonding, covalent bonding, anodic bonding, layer transfers
Optmize and Execute film-to-wafer and laminate-based lamination bonding
Mature wafer de-bonding techniques including Mechanical, laser, and photonic de-bonding
Identify and perform Experiments and data collection methods resulting in continual process improvements by implementing SPC
Own bonding equipment and build relationships with equipment vendors and evaluate equipment platforms and new Materials
Develop Design of Experiments (DOE) to quantify process window and Identify key process parameters
Develop and Maintain statistical process control through Design optimization of custom closed-loop metrology for yield and reliability
Use metrology systems including automated optical inspection (AOI), profilometry, confocal microscopy, CT X-ray, scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM), and multi-spectral analysis to analyze bonding
Serve as the tool owner and operational expert for multiple bond/de-bond systems, including authoring Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing and implementing safety protocols, performing tool preventative maintenance, tool first-level troubleshooting, OEM repair/upgrade coordination, and training of equipment users
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S. or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
2+ years of direct experience in wafer bonding techniques including anodic, covalent, eutectic etc.
2+ years of hands on experience in MEMS or IC/Adv Packaging fabrication
2+ years of pre-bond processing (e.g. cleans, surface activitation)
Demonstrate critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE)
Understanding of process control and statistical process control (SPC)
Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Desired Qualifications:: M.S./PhD or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
5+ years of direct experience in wafer bonding techniques including anodic, covalent, eutectic etc.
5+ years of hands on experience in MEMS or IC/Adv Packaging fabrication
5+ years of pre-bond processing (e.g. cleans, surface activitation)
direct experience in die or chiplet bonding
direct experience in hybrid bonding
direct experience in adhesive bonding

TITLE:: Thermal Materials Integration - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Perform research and develop thermal management solutions for future XR devices
Develop thermal test beds, data acquisition systems, and processes to characterize thermal management materials, devices, and systems
Run experiments, analyze data, document results, and present conclusions and recommendations in research meetings
Develop thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models and run simulations using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar software
Interpret FEA results and provide physical explanations and possible solutions to problems
Recommend design changes/directions to meet device performance requirements, participate in team brainstorming and new technology development
Perform mechanical design of prototype devices and testbeds using CAD
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
5 years experience in thermal modeling and analysis
Experience with FEA tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, FloEFD)
Experience with CAD tools (Solidworks, CREO, NX)
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline.
Experience developing thermal solutions with a wide variety of components and materials such as aerogels, thin film heat spreaders, phase change materials, and other compliant materials
Detail-oriented with critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE)
Demonstrated experience working effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, inclusive of internal partners
Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment

TITLE:: Board/SiP Design - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Focus on design and execution of integration engineering with emphasis on panel/wafer lamination, adaptive laser direct imaging, projection/contact photolithography, component thinning/planarization, wet/dry etch, and metal deposition
Innovate packaging solutions for high-density heterogeneous and flexible/stretchable integration of electronic components and devices
Design and oversee internal, external, and hybrid manufacturing workflows
Contribute to new technologies and new methods of innovation to close critical gaps
Design experiments for the development, evaluation, and yield enhancement of processes, devices, and prototypes
Partner and collaborate with researchers, hardware engineers, device and systems integration teams, and external partners
Execute fabrication workflows, identify in-line fabrication issues, propose solutions/workarounds, and drive process improvement
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S. or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
4+ years experience with advanced packaging, flexible printed circuit (FPC), printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), 2.5D/3D integration and/or related technologies, preferably in consumer, wearable, or ruggedized electronics
4+ years of experience with handling and integration of thinned components, surface mount technologies (SMT), and back end of line (BEOL) technologies including: thinning, dicing, soldering, eutectic bonding, metal finishing/electrochemical deposition, through silicon via (TSV), flip-chip, wire/die bonding, ball/stud bumping, thermocompression bonding, copper pillar bonding, hybrid bonding, underfill, over molding and/or other encapsulation methods
Demonstrated successful outcomes in innovating and maturing hardware research, instrumentation, and characterization methods, electrical layout, mechanical design, and data analysis or related areas
4+ years of experience in development and use of high performance electronic materials
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
Experience in the domain of advanced packaging including FPC, MCM, SiP, 2.5D/3D integration or Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE), or similar technologies
Working experience with reliability testing and failure analysis tools including die/ball shear/wire pull testing, X-ray, C-SAM, thermal cycling and other environmental testing
2+ years of experience with wearable technologies and technical soft goods
Practical experience in hermetic/MEMS packaging processes, thermal management/materials, and injection/transfer molding
Experience with leveraging Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling and simulation to drive design acceleration and prevent product failures
Experience in System-in-Package (SiP) and/or Multi-Chip Module (MCM) design, manufacturing, and validation
Experience with signal integrity and power integrity simulation (e.g. HFSS) and validation (high speed eval)

TITLE:: CVD/Chemical Vapor Deposition - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Develop and stabilize critical processes for Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), Metalorganic CVD (MOCVD), Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), and molecular/polymer deposition (e.g. paralyene).
Perform critical metrology functions including Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), reflectometry/ellipsometry, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and profilometry to determine surface finish, film quality, stoichiometry, crystallinity, thickness, and within wafer uniformity (WWU) and wafer-to-wafer uniformity.
Design and guide build of tool customization/carriers to adapt to handle multiple substrates.
Establish and maintain SOPs, equipment PMs, training, and track SPC to identify and troubleshoot process variations.
Assist with metrology and execute device fabrication and integration process flows
Serve as the tool owner and operational expert for multiple dep systems, including authoring Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing, and implementing safety protocols, performing tool preventative maintenance, tool first-level troubleshooting, OEM repair/upgrade coordination, and training of equipment users.
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S. or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience development and executing MOCVD, ALD, PECVD, and/or molecular/polymer deposition (e.g. paralyene) processes.
2+ years of hands-on experience running lab scale or full-scale manufacturing equipment and machinery in a cleanroom environment.
2+ years of experience with characterizing deposited thin-films using metrology tools like AFM, SEM, XRD, Ellipsometry and Hall measurements.
Data analysis skills to process raw data and benchmark results against published literature and historical results.
Demonstrated critical thinking, structured problem solving, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE) abilities.
Understands fundamentals of process engineering, maintaining control, and Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
Good organization skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Desired Qualifications:: PhD or equivalent degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in CVD and ALD processes and tools (e.g. MOCVD, PECVD, ALD) or similar areas
2+ years of experience with oxide and nitride PECVD
2+ years of low-temperature ALD processes and vapor phase infiltration
Experience coating fibers and/or reel-to-reel materials in ultra high vacuum (UHV) chambers

TITLE:: Textile - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Support novel 3D textile development
Design and mechanically model textiles for wearables applications
Work across a multidisciplinary team, be hands-on in the lab testing and characterizing materials
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S.+ or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering or similar
3+ years working in a research laboratory on projects related to functionalized or smart textiles
3+ years with Python, Matlab or equivalent programming languages for data analysis and modeling
3+ years experience with mechanical modeling of textile based systems (nonwovens and foams also acceptable)
3+ years experience with mechanical characterization, such as bi/uni-axial or torsional tensile testing using Instron or similar
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate large data sets to multidisciplinary teams
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering or similar
Experience with 3D knitting, or machine knitting
Experience with manufacturing textile products at scale
Experience with CAD, Solidworks, or similar

TITLE:: Textile Test/Development - Process Engineer; Apply Here
Description:: Support novel 3D textile development
Prototype and characterize specialty textile materials across a range of material properties
Work across a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and developers
Work will be performed at Meta's Research Labs
Minimum Qualifications:: M.S.+ or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering or similar
3+ years working in a research/industry laboratory on projects related to functionalized textiles
3+ years of experience developing detailed test plans for textiles, yarns, fibers using mechanical, electrical, thermal, moisture management testing and more
3+ years experience with mechanical characterization, such as bi/uni-axial or torsional tensile testing using Instron or similar
3+ years experience with textile sample preparation, and smart textile prototyping using methods such as laser cutting, lamination, embroidery, and/or other relevant methods
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate large data sets to multidisciplinary teams
Desired Qualifications:: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering or similarExperience with 3D knitting, or machine knitting
Experience with 3D knitting, or machine knitting
Experience with manufacturing textile products at scale
Experience with CAD, Solidworks, or similar
3+ years with Python, Matlab or equivalent programming languages for data analysis and modeling

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