Nanofabrication Engineer, Optical Systems
Meta PlatformsJob Title
Nanofabrication Engineer, Optical Systems
Role Summary
Design, fabricate, and characterize nanoscale optical structures (diffractive optical elements, waveguides, metasurfaces, MEMS, photonic integrated circuits, spatial light modulators) for AR/VR devices. Work within Reality Labs on translating photonics and materials research into manufacturable semiconductor-compatible processes and optical solutions.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The role expects multi-year hands-on experience in process integration and process module development (several items state 3+ years; some items state 1+ years for specific tasks).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include process development, device validation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Design, execute, and validate novel process integration approaches for advanced photonic devices.
- Fabricate and characterize nanoscale optical structures and MEMS devices; perform functional testing and measurements.
- Perform design verification vs as-fabricated devices and close design-to-ground-truth gaps.
- Improve process modules and deliver next-generation process design kits (PDKs); lead external engagements when needed.
- Collaborate with computation, optics, chemistry, materials science, and process development teams to identify fabrication opportunities and limitations.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications are listed first; preferred skills follow.
- Must-have: 3+ years experience in process module development for leading-edge semiconductor fabrication or novel optical device fabrication.
- 1+ years experience in process integration roles in leading-edge semiconductor fabrication or novel optical device fabrication.
- 1+ years experience in fabrication and functional testing of photonic devices (metastructures, photonic integrated circuits, diffractive/refractive structures, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor/optical fabrication environments and process development workflows.
Nice-to-have / preferred:
- 3+ years experience in design validation and verification of novel photonic devices.
- 3+ years experience in process integration or module development for optical waveguides, metalens/metagrating, photonic integrated circuits, or MEMS.
- Experience with common process modules (etch, deposition, lithography) for optical device fabrication.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into workflows and experience with responsible, ethical AI practices (risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality/accuracy reviews).
Education Requirements
PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
Company: Meta Platforms
Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States
American technology company that develops social networking products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and invests in virtual/augmented reality hardware and software through Reality Labs, focusing on connectivity, advertising, and immersive computing experiences.
