Who We Are
Verkada is the leading physical security platform to protect people, assets and privacy. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s five product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms and visitor management - provide seamless visibility through an integrated secure cloud-based software platform. Over 9,700+ organizations worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, frictionless scalability and cutting-edge innovation.
As a member of our hardware team, you will support the design, development, and manufacturing of Verkada’s full product line. Verkada’s PD engineers own all aspects of the mechanical design from prototype through to mass production.
Responsibilities
- Drive initiatives to improve our products at both early-stage development and post-launch mass production.
- Design and implement mechanical product changes to solve issues and verify solution effectiveness through robust testing.
- Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, etc).
- Lead root cause analysis and solution implementation for manufacturing, quality, and field reliability issues.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, ID, and supply chain team members to improve DFM/DFA & drive production improvements.
- Work closely with our JDM and CM partners to steer your product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in hardware design & manufacturing (enterprise or consumer electronic products)
- High proficiency in 3D CAD software.
- Experience getting hands-on with building & testing hardware.
- Strong understanding & intuition regarding strength of materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing. We value both breadth and depth.
- Familiarity with DOEs. Can prototype, design, and run your own tests.
- Some experience with DFM/DFA
- Ability to travel internationally up to 15%.
- Startup Mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!
- Experience working with Asian part vendors and JDM/CMs a plus.
- Experience working with high volume production & quality control methods a plus.
Perks & Benefits
- Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
- Wellness allowance
- Commuter benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
- Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada and Parents at Verkada.