Electrical Technician III

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - Electrical Technician IIIMeta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different type of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to express what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Meta are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started.At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a skilled and motivated EE Technician to join our hardware team, whose mission is to design, build, and validate next-generation prototypes for Meta's augmented and mixed reality platforms. We are specifically looking for a candidate with experience in electronic assembly who can work with a team of engineers developing cutting-edge wearable hardware. More broadly, the chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.ResponsibilitiesBuild, assemble, rework, and modify prototype PCBs and electronic assemblies including fine-pitch SMD (01005) and 0.35mm-pitch BGA componentsTest and repairRun a unit through a prescribed set of functional tests depending on reported defect, and report out findingsStrategically disassemble a unit, guided by SOPs, and perform a visual inspection of systems that might be related to the failure symptomPerform component/module exchanges in an attempt to isolate the failureDocument the work performed on each unit in a thorough, consistent mannerMaintenanceCreate and maintain test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and cable assemblies for prototype evaluationMaintain lab equipment, manage component inventory, and ensure lab safety standards are upheldGeneral SkillsAdapt to a daily changing statement of workPrioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of workReach out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedbackWillingness to propose and implement process improvements to increase production efficiencyProficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others with close attention paid to spelling and grammar to ensure findings are accurately communicated to others within the organizationSeek feedback for continuous improvementRequired QualificationsAS/AA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Technology, or equivalent practical experience3+ years experience with electronic assembly and soldering, including (01005) and 0.35mm-pitch BGA componentsAbility and knowledge to operate standard lab test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators, LCR meters)Ability to read and interpret electrical datasheets, schematics, PCB layout drawings, and mechanical assembly drawingsDesired Qualifications3+ years as EE Tech in the domain of consumer electronics or wearable devices hardware prototyping5+ years of experience in an electronics prototyping or R&D lab environmentFamiliarity with EDA tools (Altium Designer, Allegro, KiCad) and version control systems