Lead the Engineering Organization That is Building the Future of HVACR Tool Technology
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.
Great engineering organizations don't just build great products - they build exceptional people, scalable systems, and a culture where innovation thrives.
As our
Director of Engineering, you'll provide strategic leadership that enables Fieldpiece's engineering teams to develop the next generation of HVACR diagnostic tools and connected technologies. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you'll lead engineering managers and senior technical leaders while partnering closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership to shape engineering strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver innovative products that solve real customer problems.
This is a leadership role first and a technical role second. You'll remain technically credible and help guide critical engineering decisions, but your greatest impact will come through developing your teams, improving how engineering operates, and creating an environment where innovation can flourish. This is a matrixed organization where your team will work on various projects.
This position is in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a growing engineering team including mechanical, electrical, systems, and test professionals.
- Shape the long-term engineering strategy, organizational structure, and technical capabilities needed to support future growth and product development.
- Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
- Drive operational excellence by improving engineering processes, metrics, resource planning, and execution.
- Coach teams through complex technical and organizational challenges while removing obstacles and enabling success.
- Guide strategic technical decisions and problem solving.
- Build strong relationships with ODMs, suppliers, and global engineering partners to accelerate innovation and speed to market.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Lead an engineering organization developing innovative diagnostic instruments/tools and connected technologies used by professionals around the world.
- Build and mentor the next generation of engineering leaders while creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives that influence company growth and long-term technology investments.
- Help modernize engineering through Lean product development, improved processes, and organizational capability building.
In Your First Year, You'll Likely
- Become a trusted leadership partner and leader of the Engineering team.
- Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to deliver increasingly innovative products while supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.
- Strengthen engineering leadership capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and organizational development.
- Improve engineering execution by implementing scalable processes, metrics, and resource planning.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another STEM discipline
- 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within FLC R&D / new product development environments.
- Demonstrated success building, developing, and mentoring high-performing matrixed engineering teams through process improvement, performance management, and organizational planning.
- Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to balance long-term organizational development with short-term business priorities.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially when navigating complex technical and organizational challenges.
- Experience partnering with ODMs, global suppliers, or international engineering organizations.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, resource planning, and investment prioritization.
- Experience implementing Lean product development or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at every level of the organization.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
- Experience leading engineering organizations that develop connected products, embedded systems, or IoT technologies.
Why You'll Enjoy Working at Fieldpiece
- 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 expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape the future of our products and business.
Benefits & Perks
We believe great work starts with supporting our employees. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to promote your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
- 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
- Hire to Retire philosophy - 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
Our Culture
At Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day. We believe in:
- Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team.
- Urgency – We move quickly, stay agile, and focus on what matters most.
- Respect – We value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with professionalism and integrity.
- Trust – We build strong relationships through accountability and transparency.
- Learning – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
- No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect.
At Fieldpiece, we're building more than innovative products - we're building careers. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your contributions are recognized, we'd love to meet you.
