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Meta · 11 hours ago

Research Scientist Intern, Textile Actuators for Soft Robotics (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is a technology company that builds tools to connect people and enhance social experiences. The Research Scientist Intern will focus on textile-based actuation systems for soft robotics, engaging in research, prototyping, and collaboration with a diverse team to advance innovative textile actuators and control methods.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plan and execute cutting edge research to advance textile-based actuation systems for soft robotics in the areas of mechanical design and actuation controls

Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to prototype hardware and actuation controls solutions and run experiments to demonstrate advancements

Communicate research agenda and findings to collaborators across disciplines

Write and publish high quality scientific articles

Qualification

Textile-based actuationMechanical designActuation control methodsMechanical characterization3D knittingInterdisciplinary researchCollaborative mindset

Required

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or relevant technical field

Understands state of the art in textile-based actuation and advancing the technological frontier in an impactful and efficient way

Experience with textile-based actuator prototyping, including pneumatics, hydraulics, smart fibers (SMA, LCE), DEAs, or relevant actuation mechanism

Experience with developing and piloting mechanical characterization techniques for actuators

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Familiarity with soft robotic technologies and literature

Expertise with 3D knitting and yarn structures

Expertise with in actuation control methods for soft robotics applications

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences

Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Availability for minimum 16 consecutive week internship