Job Requirements
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
The Lead Wearable Product Validation Engineer leads end-to-end system validation for wearable devices and drives overall product quality across HW/FW/SW integration. This role is accountable for the System Health validation strategy—Power, Thermal, and Performance—and provides technical leadership for planning, execution, cross-functional alignment, and risk-based release readiness decisions. The Lead partners closely with Engineering, QA, Systems Health, and Program teams to identify regressions early, drive root-cause closure, and continuously improve validation coverage, tooling, and processes.
We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
Work Experience
Key Responsibilities:
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Technical leadership & ownership
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Lead the validation function for a wearable program (or multiple subsystems), setting direction, priorities, and quality gates from prototype to launch.
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Mentor and guide validation engineers; review test plans, results, and defect quality to raise overall team execution standards.
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System-level product validation (end-to-end)
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Own system behavior validation across top user journeys and edge cases (boot, capture, media, connectivity, sensors, companion app flows, OTA).
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Define validation strategy, milestone-aligned test plans, entry/exit criteria, and sign-off readiness for EVT/DVT/PVT and launch.
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System Health strategy & deep-dive execution (Power / Thermal / Performance)
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Define KPIs and acceptance thresholds for battery life/drain, charging, power state transitions, thermal limits/throttling, and performance responsiveness.
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Drive thermal validation across operating ranges including safety behaviors (feature blocking, warnings, shutdowns) and ensure UX aligns with requirements.
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Lead performance investigations (boot/app launch/scenario latency), triage regressions, and coordinate fix validation with owners.
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Risk management, triage leadership, and quality signaling
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Run/lead cross-functional triage for system health and system integration issues; ensure fast isolation across HW/FW/OS/app boundaries.
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Communicate program risk clearly (severity, user impact, scope, workaround, mitigation plan) and drive closure with measurable outcomes.
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Provide high-confidence quality signals for go/no-go decisions; represent validation status in executive/stakeholder reviews.
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Process, tooling, and continuous improvement
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Build repeatable validation frameworks (regression suites, dashboards, tracking) and push for automation where it increases signal and speed.
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Establish best practices for long-run/stress testing, lab/field validation, and data-driven defect prevention.
Work Experience
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6–12+ years of experience in product validation / system test / V&V / HW test engineering for consumer electronics (wearables strongly preferred).
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Demonstrated leadership experience: leading validation workstreams, mentoring engineers, or serving as validation/DQE/system test lead for a program.
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Proven track record driving complex, cross-layer issues to resolution (HW/FW/SW) with clear quality gates and launch readiness ownership.
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Strong background in system health validation: power, thermal, performance, stability/reliability for resource-constrained devices.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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6+ years of experience in hardware validation, with a focus on Thermal /Power/System Health
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Expert-level understanding of overall system behavior in embedded/wearable products: power modes, thermal constraints, performance trade-offs, stability/reliability signals
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Strong ability to define validation strategy, KPIs, and risk-based coverage; create milestone-aligned plans with entry/exit criteria.
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Demonstrated ability to lead triage, root-cause isolation, and cross-functional execution with high-quality written and verbal communication.
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Hands-on experience executing validation in lab and field environments, including power/thermal/charging and performance measurements.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience leading System Health quality programs (power/thermal/perf) and driving improvements via tooling, dashboards, and regression management.
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Familiarity with wearable power/thermal architecture concepts (throttling signals, thermal safety limits, power state orchestration) and how these impact user experience.
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Experience defining and enforcing launch-blocking criteria and quality gates across multiple builds/milestones.
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Experience building semi-automated/automated validation suites and improving validation efficiency/coverage at scale.
Benefits
- Lead quality and validation for cutting-edge wearable products, directly influencing safety, reliability, and user experience.
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High-visibility ownership of launch-critical decisions and cross-functional alignment across HW/FW/SW teams.
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Strong leadership growth path in system validation, system health (power/thermal/perf), and end-to-end product readiness.
