Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

Skip to main content

Jobs

Teams

Career Programs

Working at Meta

Blog

Podcasts

Jobs

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

Austin, TX +1 location

Hardware

+ 1 more

Apply now

This is a full-time position within the Mechanical Engineering group The Infra Mechanical Engineering group supports all the product teams, such as AI/ML, servers, storage, networking, Rack&Power and data centers. Each product team is responsible for building a specific piece of the infrastructure to connect people across the world. Meta supports this effort through the Open Compute Project (OCP).

This is a unique opportunity to join our team and help us build the world’s most open and efficient connection platforms.

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities

• Lead product specifications, design, prototyping, and testing of devices and products for AI/ML, server, storage, network systems or Rack & Power, for use in communication devices and data centers. Drive mechanical architecture of rackscale products
• Work closely with the TPM, hardware, thermal, software, supply chain and outside partner teams to ensure project goals and schedules are met. Work closely with IDC teams for product deployment
• Validate product performance against requirements from many internal customers using design and simulation tools
• Perform part and assembly level tolerance analysis, motion and performance studies
• Iterate through various design concepts, bringing them to life via fast prototypes that can be fabricated with assistance from our prototyping lab
• Create test plans, design test equipment, and undertake testing procedures to verify the design's performance
• Create documentation and specifications suitable for prototyping, quoting, and production
• Work with ODM/JDM/CM partners through the design-for-manufacturing process and engineering verification stages required to move the product from prototype to production
• Understand different types of product packaging and the testing requirements
• Support our manufacturing partners by working on-site with their overseas design and manufacturing teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in designing and shipping volume data center products
• Proficient with 3D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Experienced in analyzing and resolving issues cross-functionally
• Effective communication skills
• Experienced in creating engineering documentation, such as product specifications, test reports, and manufacturing drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing and manufacturing sheetmetal enclosures, plastic, die cast, extrusion and machined parts
• Familiar with AI, server, storage, network, machine learning systems, rack & power
• Experience with a variety of electronic interconnection types and their various performance pros and cons
• End-to-end experience from concept creation to deployment of a product
• Experience optimizing product designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for shock and vibe, thermal, and certification performance
• 10+ years of experience designing and shipping data center rackscale products
• Experience with owning a complete hardware system as a mechanical engineering lead
• Available for international and domestic travel, approximately 10% of work time

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.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

United States of America: $173,000/year to $245,000/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .

Apply for this job

Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta. Apply now

APPLY NOW

Find your role

Explore jobs that match your skills and experience. Search by technology, team or location to find an opening that’s right for you.

View jobs

Meta AI

Recruiters can view your conversations with AI. Using AI is optional and does not impact the outcome of your application process. Learn more

about AI usage and settings.

Sign up

to ask follow-up questions

Job Search

Technology Teams

Artificial Intelligence Creative Infrastructure Metaverse and Wearables Product and Program Management Research and Data Security Software Engineering

Business Teams

Business Operations Partnerships Sales and Marketing

Career Programs

Research Accelerate Eng Talent Students and Grads Rotational Programs

Working at Meta

Accessiblity and Engagement Benefits Culture Hiring Process

My account

Career profile Account settings Messages

Meta Careers Blog

Meta Tech Podcasts

About us

About Meta

Media gallery Brand resources For investors Looking for contractor roles?

Job Search

Technology Teams

Artificial Intelligence

Creative

Infrastructure

Metaverse and Wearables

Product and Program Management

Research and Data

Security

Software Engineering

Business Teams

Business Operations

Partnerships

Sales and Marketing

Career Programs

Research

Accelerate Eng Talent

Students and Grads

Rotational Programs

Working at Meta

Accessiblity and Engagement

Benefits

Culture

Hiring Process

My account

Career profile

Account settings

Messages

Meta Careers Blog

Meta Tech Podcasts

About us

About Meta

Media gallery

Brand resources

For investors

Looking for contractor roles?

Community Standards Data Policy Terms Cookie Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates wit