Visiting Hardware Engineer

Meta is seeking a visiting hardware engineer to join Meta Superintelligence Labs. You should have a keen interest in producing new, open science to make embodied agents more intelligent.

Responsibilities

• Robot repair and maintenance: Diagnose and repair commercial robots following established repair protocols; perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Hardware fabrication: Operate 3D printing software (e.g., slicer tools, CAD viewers) to produce replacement and custom parts; assemble printed components into functional subassemblies.
• Data collection support: Partner with data collection operators to swap out broken components quickly, keep devices charged and staged, and triage hardware issues that surface mid-session.
• Inventory and documentation: Track spare parts, consumables, and printed components; log repairs and failure modes to help identify recurring issues.
• Workspace upkeep: Maintain a safe, organized hardware lab and charging area.

Minimum qualifications

• Hands-on experience repairing consumer/commercial robots, drones, or comparable electromechanical devices
• Solid understanding of robot mechanical structure, actuation, and basic electronics (motors, sensors, batteries, wiring)
• Proficiency with 3D printing workflows: preparing models in slicer software, running FDM/SLA printers, and post-processing prints
• Comfortable assembling parts with hand tools, fasteners, and adhesives and able to follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions Familiarity with CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape) for minor part modifications
• Soldering and machining skills
• Prior experience supporting a robotics research lab or data collection operation
• Comfort with light scripting or running diagnostic tools on robot firmware/SDKs
• Undergraduate / MS degree in robotics