Job Description

The Facebook Reality Labs Simulation Team models and simulates the real-world conditions and scenarios under which our products must perform. We provide the objective, physics-based analysis that enables our engineering development partners to design with confidence. Our goal is to minimize program risk, improve product performance, and reduce development cycles through systematic design optimization. We accomplish this through the rigorous application of engineering fundamentals and validate our guidance through empirical testing. We are seeking a Simulation Engineer with a strong background in modeling, analyzing, and developing solutions for a wide variety of mechanical and hardware challenges. Our ideal candidate approaches complex problems with an analytical mindset firmly rooted in engineering first-principles. They are unafraid to challenge underlying assumptions, consistently validate their analysis through rigorous prototyping and empirical testing, and are dedicated to delivering solutions in addition to insight. We want someone who works well in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, can drive clarity from ambiguity, communicates complex concepts clearly, and is unafraid to tackle new challenges. If you are passionate about using your analytical skills to push the boundaries of what is possible, we want you on our team.

Simulation Engineer, System Thermal Responsibilities

* End-to-end ownership of the thermal architecture and its performance from concept through launch for one or more hardware products

* Drive the creation of thermal operating and performance requirements and technical specifications

* Deliver mechanical and physics-based modeling, simulation, and analysis in support of the development and implementation of high-performance thermal architectures

* Collaborate with Program Management, Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Hardware Engineering, User Experience, User Research, vendors, component module, supply chain teams., and other cross-functional partners to identify risks, strategically create simulations, plan and conduct validation testing, and deliver objective, data-driven engineering guidance and solutions

* Leverage external and/or overseas teams (ODM/JDM/CM) to maximize the focus of our internal resources on pushing the performance boundaries for our products

* Organize and lead thermal design reviews, solution brainstorms, build support, and test and validation efforts

* Drive failure analysis, root cause efforts, and design of experiments to resolve problems

* Present results in a form actionable by cross-functional team members and leadership

* Advance team capabilities and performance through the development and implementation of new simulation approaches, best practices, new materials, novel technologies, and tools

Minimum Qualifications

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

* 5+ years experience completing hand calculations and second-order simulations (lumped capacitance, MATLAB, etc.)

* 5+ years experience using commercial Finite Element Analysis and numerical modeling tools such as FlothermXT, Flotherm, FloEFD, SimCenter 3D, ANSYS Mechanical, Icepak, Fluent, Abaqus, Comsol, Star-CCM+, etc.

* 3+ years experience architecting products around thermal solutions

* 3+ years experience with 3D modeling software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo)

* Proficiency in engineering and physics-based first-principles

* Experienced using a data-driven approach to analyze problems and deliver robust, optimized solutions

* Experienced with designing, building and testing thermal prototypes to validate analysis

* Experience building relationships and working cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams

* Experience debugging system and component-level thermal performance issues and failure analysis

* Experience with thermal algorithm development to maintain hardware below thermal limits

* Experience designing, sourcing and implementing passive and/or active thermal management solutions

* Understanding of the thermo-mechanical properties and conjugate behaviors for a broad spectrum of materials, for example glass, laminated composite structures, ceramic, plastic, polymers, metals, and adhesives

* Functional knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and optical components and systems

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

* Experience delivering analysis and developing solutions for mass-produced, consumer electronics products

* Experience with multi-physics simulations such as electro-thermal, thermo-mechanical, and opto-mechanical

* Knowledge of various fabrication and application methods for common thermal management solutions (heatpipe, vapor chambers, conductive film, air movers, etc.)

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About the Facebook company

Facebook'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 kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share 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 Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together 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.

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