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144000.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced eyepiece module Opto-ME to join our team, working on the design and development of Meta's next-generation smart glasses and AR glasses. As an Opto-ME, you will become part of a team translating new concepts through mechanical design and fast iterative prototyping into products, responsible for designing and optimizing the eyepiece, connecting system PD and other optical modules to deliver high-quality visual experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including optical, mechanical, materials, electrical, process, supply managers and software engineering teams, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the display system.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, develop, and optimize the Smartglasses or AR glasses eyepiece, including optical, mechanical, and electrical components
  • Connect system PD and module designs with fit study and total stack tolerance analysis to ensure seamless system level integration and optimal performance
  • Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications
  • Guide FEA team for mechanical simulation, structural risk assessment and design optimization of display system
  • Collaborate with optical and thermal engineers for Structural Thermal Optical Performance multiphysics analysis of display system performance
  • Conduct end-to-end design and DFM reviews, tolerance analysis, verification and validation to ensure design meets requirements and specifications from optical modules to system level
  • Drive FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and the GD&T activities supporting product scalability in close collaboration with process, manufacturing and RELteams
  • Apply engineering expertise in the areas of opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing, metrology, and tooling design to drive vendors, including CMs, external equipment manufacturers, part suppliers, and integrators for design improvement and technical problem solving

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in complex opto-mechanical system design and analysis, development, and optimization
  • In-depth understanding of mechanical design as it relates to optical performance, precision engineering, and manufacturing process
  • 5+ years of hands-on experiences with at least one of the CAD design tools, such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar
  • Experienced in GD&T standards, dimensional metrology, statistics, Gauge R&R, and their application to process and design controls in high volume manufacturing
  • Experienced with design for manufacturability and assembly, with a focus on cost-effective and efficient design solutions
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze complex systems and identify innovative solutions
  • Working knowledge of optical principles, including geometric optics, wave optics, optical components, adhesives, etc
  • Familiarity with industry-standard optical design and testing tools, such as Zemax, CodeV, FRED, or similar
  • Demonstrated experience with communication and collaboration skills, and can work effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice to have:

  • MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience working on mechanical design and productization of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) display systems
  • Extensive hands-on experiences on NX is preferred
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical simulation tools, such as ANSYS or Abaqus, with working knowledge of material behaviors including polymers, adhesives, and brittle materials
  • Working knowledge of main optical components in one or more of the following areas: waveguide design and manufacturing, Lens design, active dimming, eyetracking
  • Knowledge of image processing and optical-display metrics, such as MTF, contrast, luminance, uniformity etc
  • Familiar with data processing and analysis tools like JMP, Tableau, Matlab, Python, R, etc
  • Experience working with offshore Contract Manufacturers in delivering consumer electronics products in mass production
What we offer:
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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Job Posted:
January 23, 2026

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