Field Engineer Jobs in Milpitas, CA

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Senior Project Engineer/Field Operations Manager- Mountain View, CA

  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Project Engineer/Field Operations Manager - Full Time Location: Mountain View, CA, 94043 Job Summary: This position will manage the company's operation and maintenance (O&M) services for...

Field Engineer

  • Morgan Hill, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and...

Field Engineer

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Description: The Field Engineer (FE) works directly for the Superintendent and is expected to exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures...

Senior Field Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago

**_Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Let's Build_** **DESCRIPTION:** **Rudolph and Sletten** is looking for a Senior Field Engineer who primarily committed to field operations....

Field Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 12 days ago

**_Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Let's Build_** **DESCRIPTION:** **Rudolph and Sletten** is looking for a Field Engineer who primarily committed to field operations....

Field Engineer - Williamson College of the Trades

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 13 days ago

**Position Description:** The Field Engineer (FE) works directly for the Superintendent and is expected to exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures...

Field Service Engineer - US West

  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago

About Alamar Biosciences: At Alamar Biosciences, we're on a mission to transform the field of proteomics for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. We are creating the world's most...

Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 20 days ago

As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the go to...

Field Engineer - Water Construction

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 21 days ago

. - we are adding Field Engineers to our team to support major Heavy Civil Projects in Northern California!...

Field Service Engineer, Industrial Storage Commissioning

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Tesla Energy Product and Service Engineering team is looking for a passionate, collaborative, and skilled Product Engineer to join the team to support the explosive growth of our Industrial...

Senior Engineer - Field Labelling

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

Advanced Inspection Engineer- Manufacturing Quality

  • Cupertino, CA (17 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (17 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and...

Industrial Automation/Controls Field Service Engineer II (Relocation Provided)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges As an Industrial Automation/Controls Field Service Engineer II at Honeywell, you will be accountable for providing technical assistance and...

Field Engineer - Wentworth Institute of Technology

  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (15 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available...

Associate Field Service Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you a current Elekta employee? Please click here to apply through our internal career site Find Jobs - Elekta. Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives? We continually look...

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Salary for Field Engineer Jobs in Milpitas, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Field Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Field Engineers in Milpitas, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Master's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
High School or GED
6.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Field Engineers in Milpitas, CA
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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