Product Design Mechanical Engineer (Winter Co-op)

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. With more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, and more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, Verkada is at the center of Physical AI. Over 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.

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. This is a full-time internship, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

• 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 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 with a graduation year of 2027 or 2028.
• Available for a Winter Co-Op, starting around January 4th, preferably for an extended term (4-12 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.
• Startup mindset.

• After 90 days of active employment, interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Verkada covers 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.
• Healthy lunches, snacks, and coffee provided daily.
• Wellness/fitness benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Housing stipend.

Verkada sponsors and takes over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If an offer is made, every reasonable effort will be made to get a visa.

Estimated Hourly Pay Range: $45—$45 USD. Base pay is one component of Verkada’s total rewards package; additional forms of compensation may include sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).