Hardware Engineer (AC IoT)
Core
Design and drive mass production of AC-side smart devices (relays, light switches, dimmers, plugs) and IoT sensors, handling board-level design, power architecture, and wireless integration.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Engineer (AC IoT & Battery)
Builds
Smart relays, light switches, dimmers, smart plugs, and IoT sensors for Ubiquiti's USL/UC product portfolios.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / IoT / Power Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Board-level hardware design, Power architecture design, Low-power design (µA-level), PMIC/charger IC design, Battery protection circuits, Wireless protocol integration (BLE/Zigbee/Wi-Fi), EMC/ESD debugging, EMS/ODM collaboration
Preferred skills
AC-Side product design (live/neutral handling, isolation), Tablet/Smartphone hardware design, IoT Sensor design (PIR, temp/humidity), Advanced RF & Wireless IoT, ODM/EMS Factory Collaboration
Technologies
PMIC, Charger IC, BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, CR series batteries, Li-ion batteries
Responsibilities
Design smart relays, light switches, dimmers, or smart plugs with live/neutral line handling and isolation; Define power architecture and conduct battery life estimation; Drive low-power optimization and sleep/wake-up strategy design; Design and review PMIC, charger IC, and battery protection circuits; Integrate wireless connectivity solutions (BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Sub-GHz) including SI and antenna tuning; Lead EMC / ESD debug and bring products through regulatory certification; Serve as technical interface with EMS / ODM partners for NPI and mass production; Mentor junior engineers on low-power design and factory-side execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC