Product Design Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI‑powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through a connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

As a Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada, you’ll play a key role in designing and bringing to market our next generation of enterprise intercom products, owning the mechanical design from early concept through mass production.

• Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (audio, cameras, buttons, mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, etc.)
• Drive new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering team to integrate PCBAs, sensors, interconnects, and other electro‑mechanical elements into designs
• Collaborate with the Industrial Design team to explore, prototype, test new product concepts, and finalize product form and CMF
• Work with mechanical vendors to dial in DFM/DFA, then quote & kick‑off parts at prototype and production quantities
• Own tooling release, bring‑up, and validation for a broad variety of parts & processes
• Develop, manage & execute mechanical reliability test plans and various Do Es
• Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis; troubleshoot, iterate, and validate quickly
• Work closely with JDM and CM partners to steer product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A clear track record of designing and manufacturing enterprise or consumer electronic products
• Mastery of 3D CAD software
• Experience getting hands‑on with building & testing hardware
• Experience working with an overseas supply chain
• Experience working with part vendors on DFM, tooling bring‑up and validation
• Passion for designing aesthetically pleasing but easy‑to‑use hardware
• End‑to‑end product development experience
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing and electro‑mechanical systems and products
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15%

• Healthcare programs with 100% employee coverage; 80% family coverage
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• Paid holidays, extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness / fitness benefits
• Daily healthy lunches
• Commuter benefits

• Company sponsors and supports employment visas for this role.

Estimated annual pay range: $170,000—$220,000 USD. Compensation may include additional forms of pay such as bonuses and equity.

Verkada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.

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