Hardware Engineering Program Manager @ Verkada

INACTIVE

Full-Time

Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Posted on 2/2/2022

Verkada

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based physical security solutions provider

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Junior

Burlingame, CA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ 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
2+ years of experience working with an overseas hardware supply chain
Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%

Responsibilities

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 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

Desired Qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing. SMT exposure is a plus
Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication. Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Who We Are

Verkada is the largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform company in the world. Only Verkada offers seven product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, visitor management, mailroom management and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.

Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

Founded in 2016 with more than $360M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 14 offices across three continents, 1,500+ full-time employees and 15,700+ customers across 70+ countries, including 43 companies in the Fortune 500.

As an EPM on our hardware team, you will lead the development and execution of cutting edge new hardware programs. You’ll steer our cross-functional efforts from prototype to production and guide the bring-up of new products on new factory lines. You’ll thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, operations, and product management.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing. SMT exposure is a plus.
2+ 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.
2+ 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%

Perks & Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
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
Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

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.

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Verkada offers a comprehensive environment prioritizing security and technological sophistication. With its fully integrated cloud-based B2B physical security platform, Verkada supports businesses by seamlessly combining video security, access control, and sensor technologies. This integration not only enhances safety but also minimizes security risks, making it an ideal workplace for those dedicated to advancing secure and scalable technology solutions in a collaborative setting.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$444.3M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 12%

2 year growth

↑ 106%

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

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

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