Quality Engineer

Seeking a hands-on *Quality Engineer* to support product performance, reliability, and quality assurance across our power monitoring hardware and software solutions. Reporting to quality leadership, you will play a critical role in functional testing, root-cause failure analysis, test equipment maintenance, and global continuous improvement initiatives. As a *Quality Engineer*, you will serve as a key technical resource in diagnosing product issues, evaluating field returns (RMA), and validating hardware/firmware updates before deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, production, and support teams to resolve complex technical challenges, improve test bench setups, and uphold high standards of product reliability for mission-critical power management environments. *Location:* Ashburn, VA w/ Hybrid Flexibility *Compensation:* $75,000–$80,000 + 10% Annual Bonus *Schedule:* Standard *Quality Engineer Requirements/Competencies:*

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (0–2 years in quality engineering, validation, or electrical testing; relevant internships/academic projects considered).
• Measurement & Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with Fluke True-RMS multimeters, Tektronix/Keysight oscilloscopes, AC/DC current clamps, function generators, and power quality analyzers.
• Embedded Systems & Firmware: Core understanding of low-voltage electrical systems, embedded devices, and firmware configuration verification.
• Testing Concepts: Practical knowledge of product testing, verification/validation, automated test benches, and custom test fixtures.
• Analytical & Root-Cause Skills: Ability to run structured failure investigations (8D, fishbone diagrams, 5-Why) to track quality trends and drive corrective actions.
• Communication & Tools: Strong technical writing skills to document findings in Jira/Confluence and present to cross-functional teams.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

*Quality Engineer Responsibilities:* *Product Quality & Testing*

• Conduct functional, electrical, and acceptance testing on power meters, hardware, and software using bench supplies and injection test sets.
• Support product validation, firmware verification, and qualification testing for new rollouts.
• Test field-returned (RMA) devices using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol analyzers to verify performance.
• Document test results, identify anomalies, and escalate abnormal findings to engineering.

*Failure Analysis & Corrective Action*

• Perform root-cause failure analysis on customer-reported issues and hardware defects.
• Analyze field data to identify failure patterns and author 8D investigation reports.

*Test Equipment & Measurement Systems*

• Maintain calibration, verification, and readiness for bench equipment, test fixtures, and lab environments.
• Identify equipment faults and coordinate external calibration, maintenance, or repair.

*Cross-Functional Synergy*

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Warehouse, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with global quality and design engineering teams on continuous product improvements.

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your interview availability?
• Do you hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering (ECE), or a closely related ABET-accredited degree?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)