Senior Design Quality Engineer Connected Products

Job Overview

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.

Level: Experienced

Location:

Orange, CA 92867

Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Category: QA - Quality Control

This position is in Orange, CA with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional in‑office days may be required from time to time for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs.

• 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.

• Influence products before they reach customers.
• Work on innovative products across hardware, firmware, software, and connected technologies.
• Help develop products used by HVAC professionals around the world.
• Collaborate directly with design engineers throughout the development lifecycle.

• 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.

• 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.

• As a privately held company, we invest for the long term—in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short‑term results.
• Work alongside talented, collaborative teammates who are passionate about innovation and solving real world problems.
• Make a meaningful impact in a company where your ideas are heard, your…