Lead end-to-end product development efforts, coordinate schedules, manage vendors, and oversee the hardware launch cycle. Requires collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Who We Are
Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 31,000 organizations, including 92 companies in the Fortune 500, across 93 countries worldwide 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 across three continents and 2,200+ full-time employees.
As an Engineering Program Manager on our Hardware team, you will support NPI programs & a wide range of product development efforts on the ground in Taiwan. In this role, you’ll partner closely with US-based EPMs, Design and Engineering resources in both our US and Taipei offices, and a wide network of local JDMs. From managing build readiness and FATP prep to validation and certification troubleshooting, you’ll be responsible for doing what it takes to keep programs on schedule & keep all internal and external project team members aligned. Verkada EPMs must be ready to get hands-on and leverage deep technical expertise to hold vendors accountable, clear program hurdles, and help the team drive from prototype to production.
Responsibilities- Guide end-to-end product development efforts; work closely with a team of ME, EE, FW and ID resources (in both the US and Taiwan) to steer new programs from project RFQ through to validation, certification, manufacturing ramp-up, and sustaining
- Work closely with Verkada and JDM EPMs, Supply Chain Managers and Global Sourcing Managers to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables
- Own build readiness leading up to NPI builds; be present for key EVT, DVT, PVT milestones at our JDM R&D and factory facilities
- Drive vendors towards aggressive schedules and ambitious objectives
- Leverage your engineering foundation to de-risk development and solve technical challenges related to validation testing, line bring-up, FATP, yield, certifications and more.
- Lead a wide variety of weekly meetings including vendor calls, internal team updates, and presentations with key Verkada and JDM personnel
- Serve as the key point of contact for an international network of manufacturing partners
- Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post-launch failure analysis efforts
- B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong technical knowledge of electromechanical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in developing and manufacturing new electronics products
- Must have completed at least two full hardware development cycles through product launch with direct exposure to FATP
- Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication
- Fluency in both Mandarin and English
- Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced startup environment
- Ability to travel internationally up to 20%
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
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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Top Skills
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Product Development
Verkada Inc Singapore Office
9 Battery Road, Singapore, 049910
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