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Meta · 6 days ago

Research Scientist Intern, Advanced Materials for Soft Robotics (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

2+ years exp

Meta is a leading technology company focused on immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. They are seeking Research Scientist interns to contribute to the research and development of advanced materials for soft robotics, collaborating with cross-functional teams and publishing research findings.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results

Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development

Design and implement elastomeric materials used for soft robotics fabrication

Synthesize, functionalize, and process polymer materials in the laboratory

Analyze material properties via a variety of in-house analytical techniques

Process and integrate new materials to sub-component devices for further testing

Transfer new materials and processes to the engineering team and assure successful implementation of new materials and processes

Collaborate with and support other researchers across various disciplines

Summarize and present research agenda, progress and results over the course of the intern project

Qualification

Polymer synthesisElastomeric materials developmentMaterials integrationMaterial characterization techniquesAdditive manufacturingMechanical properties optimizationSensor fabricationResearch publicationHands-on laboratory experienceCross-functional collaboration

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas of materials research: polymer synthesis, polymer formulation, compounding, molding, additive manufacturing (3D printing) or other advanced polymer manufacturing technologies

Experience with handling softgoods, wovens and post-processing methods such as resin molding

Experience with elastomeric materials development

Experience with materials integration for functional devices

Experience with optimization of material mechanical properties via molecular and microstructural design

Hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industrial R&D setting

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by first-authored publications in high-impact journals, grants, fellowships and patents

Experience developing multiphysics models relating to polymerization, diffusion, mechanical properties, or electrochemical properties, optical correction algorithms

2+ years experience with soft material characterization techniques (NMR, FT-IR, rheology, tensile test, dielectric spectroscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, WVTR, thermal conductivity) or developing custom material testing hardware

Experience developing polymer composites from synthesis, formulation to processing

Experience sensor fabrication, integration, and testing