QA Technician Jobs in San Jose, 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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Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Location Name: The Pass Kitchen - 70311114 Location ID: 70311114 Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech Location: The Pass Kitchen - 70311114 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Quality Assurance Specialist NEW

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist Yulista Holding, LLC. View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test moffett, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Tunista Logistics...

Quality Assurance Tech III

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Quality Assurance Tech III Job ID: 25-08658 Pay rate range - $50/hr. to $55/hr. on W2 Onsite Must Have Test planning, test cases, creation Environment setup Troubleshooting and bug isolation Years...

Sr. Field Quality Technician, Advanced Product Quality

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived...

Quality Assurance Technician I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

Quality Technician

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Ability to understand and follow Quality Management System Procedures (e. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr....

Quality Assurance Tech I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract...

Quality Assurance Tech

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

Associate QA Specialist

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

to monitor the effectiveness of the quality management system, retrieves quality documents and records; supports internal/external audits; maintain company training presentations and records; collect...

QA Specialist - Center for Donation and Transplant

  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago

Department/Unit: CDT Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $60,367.47 - $90,551.20 Salary Range: MIn. $26.37/hr - Max $42.19/hr The Center for Donation and Transplant Quality...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The Specialist will assist in inspection readiness efforts, support batch review and release processes, and work cross-functionally to maintain and improve quality systems....

Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 days ago

At Tesla, we move at warp speed, and Warehousing and Logistics are at the forefront of the evolution of Tesla's supply chain as we embark on transformational change in the coming months. We have...

Incoming Quality Technician, Cell Manufacturing

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Tesla is seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in quality programs and technical quality processes to join the team overseeing the quality program at the Cell Manufacturing external...

Quality Technician

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Quality Technician#25-58344 $41.30-$43.95 per hour San Carlos, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, an Av Manufacturing company, is looking for a Quality Technician for their San Carlos, CA...

Construction Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Construction Quality Assurance Specialist MGE Underground, Inc. - 3.8 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k)...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
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 San Jose, 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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