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Meta · 22 hours ago

Materials Engineer

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $245K/yr

8+ years exp

Meta is a company that builds technologies to help people connect and grow businesses, moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences. They are seeking a Materials Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in designing and developing cutting-edge optical solutions for wearable technologies, ensuring high performance standards through innovative materials and processes.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing novel materials and processes

Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of wearable optics

Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems

Develop and maintain technical roadmaps

Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity

Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors

Qualification

Optical design softwareOptical materialsOptical system integrationThin film coatingsAR/VR display technologiesOptical sensingStatistical analysisAnalytical skillsTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsProject managementProblem-solvingCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

8+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle in consumer electronics or similar related field

Experience and expertise in these areas or similar related technologies: optical design software, geometrical optics, wave optics, and polarization optics, optical materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, display optics, optical sensing, optical system integration and testing

Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills

Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

PhD in Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field

Experience in thin film coatings and/or advanced optical materials development for high-volume manufacturing

Experience with AR/VR display technologies, waveguides, or diffractive optics

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative characterization methods, including adapting or inventing new approaches when standard tools are insufficient

Proven track record of leading root cause analysis and troubleshooting for field failures using advanced chemical and physical analysis techniques

Familiarity with consumer electronics manufacturing processes, supplier engagement, and mass production ramp

Experience in one or more optical design tools such as Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or ASAP

Experience with machine learning algorithms and their application to optical coating design and optimization

Experience in manufacturing design for cost, quality control and statistical analysis using JMP, Matlab, Python, or similar programs