Who We Are
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 one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
About the Role
As a Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada, you’ll contribute to the design and development of new cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other enterprise IoT products. Verkada’s PD engineers own all aspects of the mechanical design, from prototype through to mass production. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our Taipei, Taiwan office.
What You'll Do
- Drive new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production
- Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, audio systems etc.)
- Collaborate with our Electrical Engineering team to integrate PCBAs, sensors, interconnects, and other electro-mechanical elements into your designs
- Collaborate with our 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 DoEs
- Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis; troubleshoot, iterate, and validate quickly
- Work closely with our JDM and CM partners to steer your product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production
- Drive on-site factory troubleshooting, assembly line bring-up, and root cause analysis
- Outdoor product design experience (IP66/67, IK08/10)
What You'll Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- Excellent written and verbal English & Mandarin communication skills
- A clear track record of designing and manufacturing enterprise or consumer electronic products (8+ years of experience)
- Mastery of 3D CAD software
- Experience getting hands-on with building & testing hardware
- Ability to frequently visit vendors throughout Taiwan and Southeast Asia
- Experience working with part vendors on DFM, tooling bring up and validation
- Passion for designing aesthetically pleasing but easy to use hardware
Taiwan Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and well-being of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Private medical insurance by Nan Shan Life Insurance
- Permanent employees of Verkada Taiwan are eligible for full participation to the group insurance scheme, including accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, accident medical reimbursement, hospital and surgical, and cancer indemnity cover
- Spouses and immediate dependents are eligible to participate in the scheme for accident medical reimbursement, hospital and surgical, and cancer indemnity cover
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Commuter benefits
Meal stipend
Additional Information
- You must be independently authorized to work in Taiwan. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated 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 basis prohibited by applicable law.
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