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DFX Engineer

Meta
Sunnyvale, CA$144k–$204kPosted Aug 4, 2026
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DFX Engineer

Meta Sunnyvale, CA

DFX Engineer

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$144,000.00/yr - $204,000.00/yr As a DFX Engineer at Meta, you will be essential in driving manufacturing progress and preparing Reality Labs (RL) products for mass production. You will work closely with teams focused on Virtual Reality, Wearables, and Smart Glasses to address complex manufacturing challenges through early design interventions, development of advanced/repeatable processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your efforts will help guarantee that Meta’s innovative devices are scalable, cost-efficient, and meet the highest quality standards.

DFX Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and coaching on manufacturing best practices
  • Conduct detailed CAD reviews to identify manufacturing pain points and design alternatives
  • Develop and qualify manufacturing processes and equipment for final assembly, packaging lines, and optical module automation
  • Create and approve manufacturing documentation including process flows, SOPs, qualification packages, and fixture/equipment designs
  • Create Engineering Requirements Specification (ERS) documents and review/approve all proposals from vendors
  • Drive New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives
  • Support factory operations by troubleshooting assembly line issues, conducting failure analysis, and driving process improvements
  • Collaborate with internal partners (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Design, Quality, Operations, CapEx, and TPM teams), external contract manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers/vendors
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in product design, manufacturing, or process engineering
  • Experience with CAD software (NX Preferred)
  • Experience in automation and machine design for high precision manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GD&T and tolerance analysis experience
  • Competency in statistical software such as JMP or MiniTab
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers in Asia Pacific
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in leveraging AI tools to perform routine tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations
  • Cleanroom manufacturing experience
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

About Meta:

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@meta.com.

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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