Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Verkada • San Mateo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Program Manager 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. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, validation and manufacturing; SMT exposure is a plus
• 3+ 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
• 3+ 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%

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 define and 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

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 at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions 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
• Fertility Stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees