Mechanical Product Designer (Portable/Mobility)

Job description

**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. ### Responsibilities - Drive the creation and evaluation of new product concepts to support innovation and market competitiveness. - Lead and contribute to the assessment and selection of appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes. - Develop precise 3D models and produce high-quality engineering drawings in accordance with design standards. - Identify, analyze, and resolve design, tooling, and production issues to ensure efficient product development and manufacturing. - Plan and execute testing activities, and perform detailed analyses to enhance design integrity and ensure product reliability. - Conduct research and evaluations of emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes to continuously improve product performance and development efficiency. ### Basic Qualifications - Strong interest in mechanical engineering within the networking and technology industry. - Demonstrated creative thinking and the ability to approach problems with innovative, “out-of-the-box” solutions. - Highly self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn and adapt to new knowledge and technologies. - Solid understanding of basic mechanics, material science, and manufacturing principles. - Strong root-cause analysis capabilities and effective problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. - Proficient in English with strong reading, writing, and verbal communication abilities. ### Technical Requirements - Strong experience with plastic and metal part design, including injection molding, stamping, die-casting, and CNC machining. - Hands-on experience with keypad/button mechanisms, acoustic structure design, and TP/LCM module integration. - Ability to design passive thermal solutions (graphite sheet, heatsink, thermal path design). - Experience with reliability testing (drop, vibration, thermal cycling, salt spray, key life) and the ability to analyze and resolve related failures. - Experience in DFM/DFA, tooling review, fixture design, and mass-production ramp-up. - Familiar with cosmetic surface treatment processes and appearance quality control. - Experience developing handheld devices such as IP phones, Mobile phones, or portable wireless products is a strong plus.