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# Visiting Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc.
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $139,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Firmware, Diagnostic Tools, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A36B11B91D3E4AAEB4CD1D3A03B1BE5B/job/

## About the Role

9. Hands-on experience repairing consumer/commercial robots, drones, or comparable electromechanical devices
 10. Solid understanding of robot mechanical structure, actuation, and basic electronics (motors, sensors, batteries, wiring)
 11. Proficiency with 3D printing workflows: preparing models in slicer software, running FDM/SLA printers, and post-processing prints
 12. Comfortable assembling parts with hand tools, fasteners, and adhesives and able to follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

 13. Familiarity with CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape) for minor part modifications
 14. Soldering and machining skills
 15. Prior experience supporting a robotics research lab or data collection operation
 16. Comfort with light scripting or running diagnostic tools on robot firmware/SDKs
 17. Undergraduate / MS degree in robotics

## Description

Meta is seeking a visiting hardware engineer to join Meta Superintelligence Labs. You should have a keen interest in producing new, open science to make embodied agents more intelligent., 1. Robot repair and maintenance: Diagnose and repair commercial robots following established repair protocols

 2. perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
 3. Hardware fabrication: Operate 3D printing software (e.g., slicer tools, CAD viewers) to produce replacement and custom parts
 4. assemble printed components into functional subassemblies.
 5. Data collection support: Partner with data collection operators to swap out broken components quickly, keep devices charged and staged, and triage hardware issues that surface mid-session.
 6. Inventory and documentation: Track spare parts, consumables, and printed components
 7. log repairs and failure modes to help identify recurring issues.
 8. Workspace upkeep: Maintain a safe, organized hardware lab and charging area.


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