Senior Product Design Engineer

Quilt; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate engineer to revolutionize home heating and cooling systems. You will be pivotal in designing and developing cutting-edge heat pump products that are not only efficient but also user-friendly. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, driving product excellence while contributing to a sustainable future. Join a diverse team committed to making clean energy accessible, and help shape the future of climate technology in a role that promises both challenge and fulfillment.

Benefits

Equity Options

Top-tier Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing and shipping hardware products with high quality.
• Experience working on end-to-end products, from prototype to sustaining.

Responsibilities

• Designing innovative products with input from multiple stakeholders.
• Interfacing with development and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Solidworks

User-Focused Design

Failure Analysis

Collaboration with Suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

CAD Packages

Job description

Our mission is to move humanity off of fossil fuel heating. 20% of US global warming emissions come from homes (that's more than cars!). The largest driver of home emissions is burning fossil fuels for heat. To stop climate change, over 80M US homes need to transition from combustion to efficient, electric heat pumps over the coming decades.

We believe for this to happen the world needs fantastic products that are easy and desirable to purchase. Today's heat pumps lack great design, make limited use of software, and are difficult and stressful to adopt. We are building a next generation, beautifully designed, AI optimized home heating and cooling system that is 10x better than what is on the market today.

Role

Quilt is looking for a mission-driven, seasoned engineer to help bring our heat pump products to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience developing and shipping hardware products with a very high quality bar.
• Experience working on end-to end first products, from prototype to sustaining
• Experience working with partners and suppliers in Asia.
• Passion for electrification and home automation with interest in user-focused design
• Strong mission alignment around climate and decarbonization
• Strong experience with Solidworks or equivalent CAD packages
• Thrive in ambiguity and are excited to wear many hats and do what is needed to ship groundbreaking products.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Designing innovative products taking input from multiple stakeholders
• Interfacing with development and manufacturing partners
• Documenting and carrying out validation testing
• Driving failure analysis and designing fixes within tight constraints
• Working very closely with other members of the product development team at Quilt including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability, Product Management and Operations
• Being a cultural leader within the company, setting a high bar for excellence and creating an inclusive environment.
  
  

This is a full-time, onsite position in our Redwood City office.

The expected salary range is $150,000 - $190,000. In addition to base salary, Quilt also offers meaningful equity and top-tier benefits.

At Quilt, we’re on a mission to make clean, efficient heating and cooling accessible to everyone — and we know that heat pumps can play a big role in creating healthier, more climate-resilient homes. But the reality is, climate change and outdated energy systems don’t impact everyone equally. That’s why we’re building a diverse, inclusive team — because we believe the best solutions come from people with different lived experiences and perspectives. We welcome teammates of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, and backgrounds, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to shape the future of climate tech.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? No problem — just let us know. We’re here to support you. ([e-mail])