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  • Meta
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • <48 Hours
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DFX Engineering Intern.

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering

DFX Engineering Intern: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This internship is for a mechanical or manufacturing engineering student working on design-for-excellence for Meta’s hardware devices.
  • The Person:The intern will own a scoped manufacturing engineering project, develop assembly processes and fixtures, perform tolerance and GD&T studies, analyse process data, investigate improvements, and present findings to the DFX team.
  • Requirements:The role calls for a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, plus exposure to GD&T, tolerance analysis, and a 3D CAD tool such as NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.

About the role

Meta is at the forefront of developing innovative hardware that redefines how people experience the world — from virtual to augmented reality. The Design For Excellence (DFX) team is a critical pillar of this mission, ensuring our cutting-edge devices are not only revolutionary in function but manufacturable at scale with the highest standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability.

As a DFX Engineering Intern, you will own a scoped manufacturing engineering project with direct mentorship from a DFX engineer. You'll get hands-on exposure to how a product moves from design intent to production reality — working alongside Hardware Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, and our external manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing manufacturing assembly processes, fixtures, and equipment requirements; contribute to fixture and line qualification activities.
  • Perform tolerance analysis and GD&T-based studies on assemblies and part-level drawings under the guidance of your mentor.
  • Collect and analyze process data (yield, cycle time, failure modes) and contribute to failure analysis and lessons-learned reports.
  • Investigate a new or improved manufacturing process, applying theoretical and practical engineering knowledge to improve product quality or production efficiency.
  • Present your project findings and recommendations to the DFX team and cross-functional partners at the end of the internship.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, or mechanical design
  • Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis fundamentals
  • Experience with a 3D CAD (NX or PTC Creo preferred
  • SolidWorks / CATIA acceptable)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior internship or co-op in manufacturing, NPI, or product development
  • Experience with data analysis or scripting applied to process or test data
  • Familiarity with precision assembly, inspection, or automation equipment
  • Exposure to adhesives, hot bar, or laser soldering/jetting processes
  • Interest or coursework in AI-driven manufacturing or Smart Factory initiatives

$6,688/month to $11,880/month + benefits

Published September 30, 2026
Location Sunnyvale, CA