Meta · 12 hours ago
Research Scientist Intern, Wearable Tactile Sensors (PhD)
Redmond, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
2+ years expMeta is a company that builds technologies to help people connect and grow businesses, now focusing on immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality. As a Research Scientist Intern, you will collaborate with experts to design and prototype wearable tactile sensors, addressing challenges in soft wearables and enhancing user experiences in XR interactions.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and characterize novel wearable tactile sensors capable of detecting and predicting slip, and/or covering large areas with high-density resolution
Model sensor performance in the context of performing dexterous manipulation tasks
Research, develop, and characterize next-generation soft wearable sensing technologies
Collaborate with the broader Reality Labs team to provide creative solutions for challenges in soft wearables and sensing technologies
Focus on fundamental scientific and engineering questions related to the complex deformation of soft wearable devices
Leverage experimental and characterization data to iteratively improve tactile sensor designs
Effectively communicate and publish research activities and findings to collaborators across diverse disciplines
Qualification
Required
Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Robotics or relevant technical field
2+ years experience with hardware prototyping, soft wearable technologies, and hands-on experience including but not limited to soft transducers design, manufacturing and characterization OR 3+ years of experience in optimizing sensor design using data-based approaches or similar
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Intent to return to the degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
Preferred
Demonstrated experience via an internship, work experience, or widely used contributions to open source projects
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as ISSCC, VLSI Symposium, ESSCIRC or similar
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
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