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Product Design Mechanical Engineer (Summer Co-op)

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In-Office
San Mateo, CA
45-45 Annually
Internship
In-Office
San Mateo, CA
45-45 Annually
Internship
Intern will design and develop IoT products, manage prototypes, analyze mechanical systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to product lifecycle.
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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 Intern 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 to mass production. You will make a big impact – your designs will be a part of Verkada's future products. This is a full-time internship, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.
What You'll Do
  • Take ownership of products from concept to mass production.
  • Join a small, fast-paced team where you will make key design decisions and make a major impact on our future products.
  • Prototype and analyze mechanical systems for solutions to product requirements that are relevant to enterprise hardware (e.g., mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermal performance, tamper resistance, etc.).
  • Learn what it takes to ship products and collaborate with a cross-functional team (i.e., Electrical Engineers and Industrial Designers).
  • Design parts for mass-manufacturing, including dialing in DFM/DFA, leading validation testing, steering overseas vendor collaboration, and learning about tooling bring-up & part inspection.
What You'll Bring
  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
  • Available for a Summer Co-Op, preferably for an extended term (4-8 months) starting May 2025
  • 2027 Graduation Date 
  • Strong understanding & intuition of strength of materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing.
  • Experience with 3D CAD software.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping, building, and testing hardware.
  • Passion for user-centric design: we design good-looking products that are easy to use.
  • Startup Mindset: as a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and we want you to grow with us!
US Intern Employee Benefits

At Verkada, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and personal growth of our interns. Our comprehensive benefits and perks are designed to promote a balanced and rewarding internship experience. Highlights include:

  • After 90 days of active employment, interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee premiums under at least one medical plan and 80% of dependent premiums
  • Time off to rest and recharge through personal sick time and volunteer time off to support causes you care about
  • Healthy lunches, snacks, and coffee provided daily
Additional Information
  • 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.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range
$45$45 USD
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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