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Meta · 5 hours ago

Research Scientist Intern, AI for Product Design (PhD)

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is seeking a Research Intern with a background in Product or Mechanical Design and Artificial Intelligence to join their Metaverse Display & Optics Engineering team. The role involves developing a custom AI product design co-pilot tool for Display & Optics design in VR and Wearables products to enhance productivity and innovation within the mechanical engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Review and summarize mechanical design common Display & Optics design rules across optical systems, ET/FT, display module, and varifocal systems
Compile and organize materials properties and databases, including mechanical and optical characteristics
Design and build a custom CAD AI co-pilot module for D&O mechanical engineers
Integrate D&O module design rules, parameters, and materials database into the AI co-pilot
Incorporate FPC common design rules to enhance module functionality
Work closely with the Meta NX team to align on requirements and implementation
Present findings, progress, and summary to stakeholders throughout the internship

Qualification

PhD in Mechanical EngineeringAI/ML modelsSiemens NXProduct DesignMechanical Engineering fundamentalsCAD/CAE toolsCross-functional communicationResearch publicationsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in advanced AI/ML models and methodologies
Foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and proven proficiency in product design, particularly with Siemens NX or other industry-standard CAD/CAE tools
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain on-going work authorization during employment
Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred

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

Benefits

Benefits

Company

Meta

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Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
dateFounded in 2004
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people-size10001+ employees
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Late Stage

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