Is the Product Design Mechanical Engineer role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Taipei, Taiwan.

How much experience is required?

At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Product Design Mechanical Engineer role.

Where is the role based?

Verkada is hiring for this position in Taipei, Taiwan.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, Mechanical Engineering.

What seniority level is this role?

Verkada targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Product Design Mechanical Engineer role at Verkada.

Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada

Joblaze summary

In the role of Product Design Mechanical Engineer at Verkada, the individual will focus on the design and development of enterprise IoT products, including cameras and access control systems, from initial concepts to mass production. Key skills include expertise in mechanical design, proficiency with 3D CAD software, and experience in collaborating with electrical and industrial design teams. This position is suited for a seasoned engineer with over eight years of experience in designing electronic products, particularly those with outdoor specifications. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement and close collaboration with vendors in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 21, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States.

Quick facts

Is the Product Design Mechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Taipei, Taiwan.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Product Design Mechanical Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in Taipei, Taiwan.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, Mechanical Engineering.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Product Design Mechanical Engineer role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

As a Product Design Mechanical Engineer 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 through to mass production. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our Taipei, Taiwan office.

What You'll Do

Drive new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production
Generate mechanical solutions for a wide variety of product requirements relevant to enterprise hardware (cameras, mounting, sealing, environmental resistance, thermals, tamper resistance, etc.).
Collaborate with our Electrical Engineering team to integrate PCBAs, sensors, interconnects, and other electro- mechanical elements into your designs
Collaborate with our Industrial Design team to explore, prototype, test new product concepts, and finalize product form and CMF
Work with mechanical vendors to dial in DFM/DFA, then quote & kick off parts at prototype and production quantities
Own tooling release, bring-up, and validation for a broad variety of parts & processes
Develop, manage & execute mechanical reliability test plans and various DoEs
Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis; troubleshoot, iterate, and validate quickly
Work closely with our JDM and CM partners to steer your product concepts through validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) & into mass production
Drive on-site factory troubleshooting, assembly line bring-up, and root cause analysis
Outdoor product design experience (IP66/67, IK08/10)

What You Bring

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Excellent written and verbal English & Mandarin communication skills
A clear track record of designing and manufacturing enterprise or consumer electronic products (8+ years of experience)
Mastery of 3D CAD software
Experience getting hands-on with building & testing hardware
Ability to frequently visit vendors throughout Taiwan and Southeast Asia
Experience working with part vendors on DFM, tooling bring-up, and validation
Passion for designing aesthetically pleasing but easy-to-use hardware

Taiwan Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. 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
Meal stipend
Commuter benefits

Additional Information

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

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