Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

As a member of the highly skilled and optical engineering team, you will contribute to the end-to-end development of viewing optics and optical system hardware for Meta's Mixed Reality (MR) products. In this role, you will work collaboratively to address unique technical challenges related to optical materials, manufacturing processes, and system integration. Your efforts will focus on achieving performance, quality, and affordability targets for MR hardware that our customers will be delighted to use daily.

Finite Element Analysis Engineer Responsibilities

• Establish finite element models/analytical models of optical components, subassemblies and module assemblies of VR optical systems
• Own and drive failure analysis, design of experiments, and material characterization to support modeling results
• Provide directions of design, process changes and corrective actions to the team to meet product performance requirements
• Communicate and report analysis results to cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years industrial or advanced research experience in following areas: non-linear static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis, structural and thermal-structural modeling
• Experience in using Abaqus, Ansys, COSMOL, or equivalent CAE packages

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, or relevant technical field
• Familiar with any combination of non-linear static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis, structural and thermal-structural modeling
• Experience in calibration, verification, and validation of FEA models through material characterization and DOEs
• Experience in working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
• Experience in the full product development cycle for consumer electronics

$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits