Hardware Engineering Program Manager

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.

• →Lead end-to-end product development efforts; steer new programs from requirements definition through to validation, certification, ramp-up, and sustaining
• →Work closely with EE, ME, FW, and ID team members to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables
• →Leverage your engineering foundation to de-risk development and clear hurdles related to testing, line bring-up, SOPs, factory flow, yield, and more
• →Lead a wide variety of weekly meetings including vendor calls, internal team updates, and presentations with key leadership team members
• →Own the build plan and unit allocation leading up to product launches
• →Coordinate with Engineering, Product Managers, and Supply Chain team members to define and execute the launch plan
• →Serve as the key point of contact for an international network of manufacturing partners
• →Drive vendors towards aggressive schedules and ambitious objectives
• →Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post-launch failure analysis efforts

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products
• Must have completed at least one full hardware development cycle through product launch; FATP exposure is a major plus  
• 3+ years of experience working with an overseas hardware supply chain
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication; fluency in Mandarin is a plus
• Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%

• We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.

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