Meta was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Meta offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization. Meta is seeking a mechanical engineering student to join our Hardware Engineering team. Come and learn about our innovative mechanical design and hardware architectures, which contribute to us building some of the most energy and material efficient data center equipment in our industry. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The intern/co-op will work closely with AI, Power, Server, Storage, Network and data center engineering design teams to help design, qualify and optimize our hardware.
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Mechanical Engineer Intern Responsibilities:
- Help with design of Meta's next generation Open Rack based products. These could be in the AI, server, storage, network or power domains
- Interface with hardware, power and other mechanical engineers to understand system architecture and design constraints
- Create mechanical design concepts for various products and develop these in 3D CAD
- Work across a variety of areas such as mechanism design, sheet metal and plastic part design, design for manufacturing, serviceability, and assembly
- Design mechanisms and service touch points to improve installation, serviceability and ergonomics of the design
- Devise and execute experiments for mechanical system optimization
- Build and test prototypes using our in-house workshop and external suppliers
- Validate hardware according to plan while keeping a thorough procedural record
- Diagnose and the root-cause of part, assembly or design failures with a hands-on approach
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience with Pro/Engineer Creo or SolidWorks CAD software
- Familiarity with simulation software for FEA or thermal analysis
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Familiar with design products utilizing sheet metal and plastic technologies
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, standard machine tools and equipment, or similar
- Comfortable disassembling and debugging existing designs to come up with better solutions
- Demonstrated experience working on projects in team environment to drive progress and achieve goals
- Familiar with Tolerance Analysis
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Experience with rack mounted computer equipment
- Understanding of mechanism design, sheet metal, plastic part design, design for manufacturing, serviceability, and/or assembly
- Familiar with Tolerance Analysis
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$error/year to $11,134/month + benefits We apologize for the inconvenience, please be patient as we work to correct the issue.
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.