Product Design Mechanical Engineer (Fall Co-op)

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.

• →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.

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Available for a Fall 2026 Co-Op, preferably for an extended term (4-8 months).
• 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!

• 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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