Mechanical Product Designer (EoT)
Ubiquiti · Taipei, Taiwan · 5mo ago
About Ubiquiti
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.
Role Summary
As part of the MPD team, you will need to think outside the box, break down every impossibility, and be open to discussion in pursuit of perfection. We don’t just expect you to build products simply, but to be proud of what we do.
Are you ready to embrace challenges in a fast-paced organization? Join UI, share your crazy-but-creative ideas with us, and make a great impact on the world together!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Industrial Design (ID) to translate product concepts into manufacturable mechanical designs, ensuring design intent, usability, and cost targets are met.
- Lead mechanical design and development, including 3D CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
- Validate prototypes through functional, assembly, and reliability testing (e.g., drop test, thermal cycling, environmental testing), and drive design iterations based on test results.
- Work cross-functionally with Tooling, Manufacturing, Hardware, RF/Antenna, and Sourcing teams to resolve integration issues, optimize performance, and ensure seamless system-level implementation.
- Drive product development through all stages, including tooling, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot run, and mass production, ensuring schedule adherence and risk mitigation.
- Define and control mechanical specifications, BOM, and engineering documentation, maintaining design consistency throughout the product lifecycle.
- Optimize product design for cost, quality, and user experience (UX), including material selection, surface finishing, and structural integrity.
- Conduct competitive product teardown and benchmarking, providing insights into mechanical architecture, materials, and manufacturing processes to guide product strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical or Equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Design (sheet metal, plastics, castings, CNC)
- Specializes in waterproof/compact system design
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment with a proactive mindset
- Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and effective interpersonal skills
- Maintains focus and clarity under challenges with a solution-oriented approach
- Experience with Outdoor Doorbells or Keypad/Biometric Access Control Devices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in injection molding/sheet metal/ die casting design.
- Fluently speaks English; good at writing/listening/reading
- Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams