Meta
Prototyping Engineer - Model Maker
$144K–$204K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in prototype fabrication, model making, or casting and molding for hardware product development.
- Education
- Bachelor in Fine Arts, Engineering, Design, Materials or related field and/or equivalent practical experience
About the job
Creates and improves physical hardware prototypes, specializing in complex mold design and casting while supporting early-stage product development across Meta’s hardware organization.
What you'll do
- Independently design molds and cast silicones, urethanes, resins, and foams; finish parts to cosmetic standards.
- Build complete physical models by combining casting and molding with CNC machining, 3D printing, and 2D cutting.
- Improve fabrication workflows and documentation, mentor team members, and manage multiple concurrent prototype projects.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, Engineering, Design, Materials, or a related field, and/or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in prototype fabrication, model making, or casting and molding for hardware product development.
- Experience designing and constructing molds and independently completing model builds using CNC machining, 3D printing, and 2D cutting.
- Demonstrated skill with at least one major CAD tool: Autodesk Fusion, NX, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
Nice to have
- Advanced Autodesk Fusion skills; exposure to additional CAD, PDM, and print-prep packages.
- Experience with silicone seaming or painting, adhesives, injection molding, CNC mold construction, tooling, SOPs, or lab training materials.
Pay
$144,000/year to $204,000/year (base salary)
Tools
Autodesk Fusion, NX, SolidWorks, Rhino, Materialise Magics, GrabCAD Print, 3D Sprint, TeamCenter
AI focus
Develop AI skills, apply responsible and ethical AI practices, and integrate AI tools to improve workflows and measurable outcomes.
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