QA Engineer with HVAC or Manufacturing Workflows - Plymouth, MN

Position Overview

Job Title: QA Engineer with HVAC or Manufacturing Workflows
Location: Plymouth, MN (hybrid on-site twice a week or as needed)
Duration: 6-12 months

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with exposure to HVAC or manufacturing workflows to support the DST / NextGen program within Daikin's Digital organization. This role focuses on manual functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across complex business flows. The ideal candidate is strong in hands-on testing, documentation, and cross-team coordination. Experience with Azure DevOps or similar test management tools is preferred to support test case design, execution, and defect tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Documentation

• Review BRDs, user stories, and process flows to derive test scenarios.
• Create and maintain detailed test cases and test scripts in ADO or a comparable test management tool.
• Ensure requirement-to-test traceability following Central Testing standards.

Test Execution

• Perform hands-on manual testing across functional, integration, system, and regression cycles.
• Record test results, maintain evidence, and prepare test data as needed.
• Validate end-to-end workflows and data flows across multiple connected systems.

Defect Management

• Log and track defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting documentation.
• Retest and confirm fixes; escalate issues when needed.
• Participate in testing calls and provide concise testing updates.

Quality Assurance Support

• Follow Central Testing templates, documentation expectations, and QA governance.
• Collaborate with product owners, SMEs, developers, and analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on manual testing experience.
• Exposure to HVAC, manufacturing, or product configuration workflows.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for test case management, execution, and defect tracking.
• Proven ability to coordinate testing across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience testing workflow-driven and data-centric applications.
• Solid understanding of integration points and cross-system interactions (no coding required).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to model-based testing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with basic test automation for .NET applications (UI or API).
• Familiarity with identifying automation candidates and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in digital transformation or integration-heavy programs.