As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next-generation consumer hardware to large-scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts—to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large-scale deployment.You will be part of an environment that values technical development, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving.

Hardware Test & Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate electrical subsystems or simple systems for Meta’s hardware products, with increasing independence
• Create schematics, direct board layout, and participate in design reviews
• Document requirements, specifications, and test criteria for modules and systems
• Conduct feasibility studies and analysis to evaluate new technologies and components
• Support manufacturing builds, hardware bring-up, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines (mechanical, firmware, software, etc.) to deliver integrated solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical performance and reliability issues
• Demonstrate sustained productivity and ownership of assigned areas
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners and contribute to team-level goals
• Participate in process improvement, knowledge sharing, and organizational activities as appropriate
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience in electrical design or a relevant technical field
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and circuit and/or system design
• Experience with schematic and board design using industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence OrCAD, Altium)
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and debugging/automating hardware
• Experience working with at least one of the following: digital signal processing, real-time image processing, display engineering, camera modules, mobile SoC/PMIC, or battery management systems
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience providing day-to-day technical oversight of JDM partner manufacturing test operations, including reviewing test setups, fixtures, and procedures to ensure they meet product requirements
• Experience reviewing and analyzing manufacturing test data and assisting in failure analysis activities for manufacturing test escapes and field returns
• Experience supporting design verification of electrical subsystems by leading the review of test plans and test results from the external teams, providing technical feedback and guidance
• Experience developing and maintaining test automation tooling and scripting to support data collection, analysis, and reporting for both manufacturing test and design validation workflows
• Working proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, or tooling development
• Experience participating in hardware engineering design reviews and provide Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Experience supporting test infrastructure improvements, including test station setup, instrumentation configuration, and data pipeline development
• Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques for verifying and validating electrical hardware (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with electrical design validation or system-level verification of consumer electronics hardware
• Understanding of basic statistical methods for analyzing manufacturing test data (yield analysis, Cpk, GR&R, etc.)
• Familiarity with automated test equipment, test fixture design, and mechanical concepts as they relate to manufacturing test setups
• Experience working in an R&D or prototyping environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift frequently
• Experience in consumer electronics or low-power battery-operated device development
• Effective communication skills for working across internal teams and external manufacturing partners
  
  

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 [email protected].

$118,000/year to $170,000/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.