CNC Prototyping Machinist

Meta

full-time

Posted: October 9, 2025

Application Deadline: November 10, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Meta Reality Labs supports its goal of connecting the world by building various products, including Reality Labs devices. Many of these products are custom designed for our requirements and integrate advanced technologies. We are seeking a Computer Numerical Control prototyping machinist and to join our state-of-the-art mechanical prototyping facility. This role will be responsible for programming, machining, working with engineers to debug designs, assisting with test fixture development, assembly work, etc. Our products utilize a variety of materials (from plastics to hard metals) and processes, offering continuous challenges to grow your skills. The prototyping facility includes advanced 5-axis and 3-axis CNC machine tools, laser cutting, 5-axis water jet cutting, and manual machine tools. The CNC Machinist is responsible for the safe setup, operation, and maintenance of this equipment, including tooling, fixture specifications and procurement. The machinist will work closely with the mechanical engineering team to solve design and manufacturing issues. We move fast and are looking for a person who is excited to find the fastest, most efficient ways to go from CAD models to finished parts in real materials.

Locations

  • Menlo Park, CA, USA

Salary

111,000 - 164,000 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • CNC Machiningintermediate (Technical)
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)intermediate (Technical)
  • CNC Programming (Autodesk Fusion)intermediate (Technical)
  • Computer-Aided Design (Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, Solidworks)intermediate (Technical)
  • Fixture Designintermediate (Technical)
  • Prototyping Electro-Mechanical Assembliesintermediate (Technical)

Required Qualifications

  • relevant years of industry experience in a prototyping environment with advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools (experience, 2 years)
  • running CNC milling equipment (experience)
  • Demonstrated skills in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and CNC programming (Autodesk Fusion) (experience)
  • Skills in Computer-Aided Design software (Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, Solidworks) and fixture design (experience)
  • prototyping of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and familiar with typical shop tools (experience)
  • Computer skills and knowledge to pick-up new software quickly and efficiently. Focus around software used in designing and building things (experience)
  • Proven experience of proactively identifying, scoping and implementing novel solutions in the rapid prototyping space (experience)
  • CAM programming and operation of all CNC and manual machining equipment (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • taking products from concept through to functional prototype or production (experience)
  • Associates Degree in machining, engineering, or fabrication. Engineering degree is a plus (degree in machining, engineering, or fabrication)
  • Exposure to code management and software engineering basics (experience)
  • Experience with other technologies used in a modern digital prototyping lab, including additive, laser cutting, injection molding, and water jet (experience)
  • Experience with Wire EDM (experience)

Responsibilities

  • CNC Machining of complex parts in metal and plastic
  • Interact with design engineers on part functionality, advise on the part suitability for machining
  • Clear communication of timelines and expectations to other groups within Meta
  • Improve the systems and tools we rely on via continuous improvement
  • Responsible for part quality and inspection
  • Ensuring that machines are properly maintained, that stock material supplies are adequate and that the shop is operated in a safe and workmanlike manner

Benefits

  • compensation: bonus + equity + benefits

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