Meta
Surfacing Designer
$118K–$170K
Burlingame, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 18, 2026
- Location
- Burlingame, CA
Seattle, WA - Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler or CAD Surfacing Specialist developing complex parts.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops production-ready CAD surfaces and bodies for Meta hardware, translating design intent into manufacturable forms and collaborating across product development teams.
What you'll do
- Create and update 3D CAD surfaces and solid bodies, including Class-A production-ready geometry.
- Develop elegant solutions to geometric, ergonomic, and mechanical challenges while considering aesthetic and manufacturing needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical product programs and hardware design.
What they ask for
- Mid-level knowledge of high-end parametric CAD surfacing software, including master/skeleton modeling for integrated assemblies.
- Experience designing parts for plastic injection molding, CNC machining, and metal forming/casting/extrusion/stamping; managing complex assemblies; and understanding product architecture and internal component layout.
- Experience using rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining to validate designs.
- Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows, apply responsible AI practices, and continue developing AI skills.
Pay
USD 118,000/year to USD 170,000/year base salary; bonus and equity also stated, amounts unspecified.
Tools
PTC Creo, Siemens NX, 3D printing, CNC machining
AI focus
Use AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and achieve measurable efficiency or quality improvements; follow responsible AI practices and develop skills such as prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.
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