Softgoods Product Design Engineering Intern

About the Role

The Softgoods team at Meta operates at the intersection of Industrial Design, Human Interface, and Engineering. This team combines unique materials and specialized processes to deliver product functions, finishes, and experiences. The team develops components such as facial interfaces and headbands for Quest devices, the textile for the Neural Wrist Band, and charging cases for Meta Glasses.

As a Softgoods Product Design Intern at Meta, you will play a critical role in the design and development of technical soft goods for Wearables, Charging Cases, and Accessories. You will utilize your knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles, creativity, and critical problem-solving skills to develop new products and features.

Internship Duration: Twelve (12) weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design of Softgoods parts and assemblies for Meta’s Wearables, Cases, and Accessories.
• Generate innovative solutions to complex problems using creativity and mechanical engineering expertise.
• Develop ideas using 3D CAD.
• Define specifications for parts and assemblies by building comprehensive 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Industrial Design, Human Factors, Product Management, and Reliability to define engineering requirements related to fit, comfort, durability, and aesthetics.
• Perform engineering analysis of designs using first principles, design of experiments, testing/characterization, and statistical data analysis.
• Prototype designs using 3D printing, CNC, forming, bonding, and other prototyping methods.
• Engage with external suppliers to deliver designs that are manufacturable at scale, reliable, and cost-efficient.
• Quickly identify and resolve production issues by troubleshooting and iterating on design.
• Gain knowledge of consumer product design and manufacturing at scale, with specialist knowledge of Softgoods materials, processes, and design considerations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
• Ability to work hands-on to build and assemble prototypes and conduct testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining and Injection Molding.
• Strong ME fundamentals, including an understanding of material strength and properties, solid mechanics, free body diagrams, and stress/strain concepts.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain it.
• Intent to return to a full-time degree program after internship completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Mechanical design experience in Consumer Electronics or a related field.
• Experience using Siemens NX.
• Demonstrated experience working hands-on to deliver prototypes and conduct testing using processes such as 3D printing, machining, sewing, laminating, Instron, and Keyence OMM.
• Knowledge of Softgoods materials and processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T and experience creating 2D drawings for mechanical parts & assemblies.