Senior Design Quality Engineer for Connected Products

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ensure Our Next Generation of Connected Products Launch with Confidence. Fieldpiece is a privately held, global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments. We're known for developing innovative products that technicians rely on every day - and for investing in our people, our technology, and our future. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers. At Fieldpiece, quality isn't something we inspect at the end of development - it's designed into every product from the very beginning. As our Senior Design Quality Engineer – Connected Products (Hardware & Software), you'll work alongside Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Product Engineering teams to ensure our next generation of connected HVACR tools deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and user experience. Rather than reacting to problems after products launch, you'll help prevent them. You'll define verification strategies, validate new technologies, influence engineering decisions, and ensure every product meets the high standards Fieldpiece customers expect. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, asking the tough questions early, and helping engineering teams build products right the first time, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another STEM-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Design Quality, Design Assurance, Verification & Validation (V&V), or New Product Development Quality for complex electro-mechanical products.
• Experience supporting products that combine hardware, firmware, and software throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Experience developing and executing verification and validation plans, test protocols, and design verification activities.
• Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, root cause analysis, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience with DFMEA, Design for Reliability (DfR), or statistical quality tools.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, and Product Management.
• Experience working with global manufacturing partners, ODMs, or OEMs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive quality throughout product development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with connected products, IoT devices, or mobile applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other product quality and safety standards.
• Experience in HVACR, test and measurement, industrial equipment, or other complex electro-mechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering throughout the development of new hardware, firmware, software, and connected products.
• Develop verification and validation strategies that ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and execute test plans that validate functionality, reliability, usability, and safety.
• Build and evaluate prototypes while identifying opportunities to improve product quality before launch.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout product development.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing partners to support successful product launches.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career development
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)
• Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior