QA Technician Jobs in Alameda, CA

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Water Quality Technician III-(2482)-SFPUC-(154298)

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Department: Public Utilities Commission Job Class: 2482-Water Quality Technician III | City and County of San Francisco Salary range: $104,234 to $126,698 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What...

Assistant Quality Assurance Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Assistant Quality Assurance Associate Want to get your foot in the door with a large multinational organization? When was the last time you had a good meal and it changed your day? Now, multiply...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist - San Francisco Bay Area - Remote???? Ensure Accuracy Across Complex Campaigns???? Champion Quality at the Intersection of Print, Marketing, and Technology???? 100%...

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QA Specialist

  • Alameda, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 12 days ago

Akkodis is seeking a QA Specialist for a Contract job with a client in Alameda, CA. Candidates must have a BS degree or 3-7 years of equivalent experience and will be responsible for monitoring...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 14 days ago

_Our client, A global healthcare company headquartered in the United States, known for developing and manufacturing a wide range of medical devices, diagnostic tools, branded generic medicines,...

Quality Assurance Specialist II

  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 15 days ago

. • Support continuous improvement of quality systems....

Quality Technician

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Hiring 2 Quality Technicians for a start up Autonomous Drone Company in Hayward, CA!Job Description:Performin-process inspectionsaccording to documented work procedures.Verify parts, screws, and...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 16 days ago

Position Details: Client: Medical Device Job Title: QA Specialist II Duration: 12 months [++ Possibilities of extension] Location: Alameda, CA 94502 Responsibilities: Assures the quality of...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 17 days ago

Also support record administration and batch record review, including Certificate of Analysis / Certificate of Conformance creation for material lot release....

Senior Quality Systems Specialist/QA Specialist

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Standard Working Hours Responsibilities: Help to develop and optimize the companys Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal...

Surface Mount Technology Quality Technician

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Tesla Manufacturing Engineering has the important role of designing "The Machine that builds the Machine". We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Internal Audits - Assist in conducting internal audits of client quality systems and records. Maintain the internal audit schedule and audit records....

QA Specialist (Marketing)

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Visa Sponsorship: This QA Specialist (Marketing) position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may...

Quality Assurance Specialist, Financial Crimes

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us. Varo's Financial Crimes Risk...

Quality Assurance Specialist, SF 150798

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

management System documentation....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Alameda, CA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Alameda, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.7%
Master's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Alameda, CA
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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