QA Technician Jobs in California

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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QA Technician

  • Visalia, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 3 hours ago

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to be based out of our facility in Visalia, CA. This is a 12-hour shift working on a rotating schedule....

Quality Assurance Specialist NEW

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 3 hours ago

D Quality Assurance Specialist Department of Defense View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Palmdale, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties...

Quality Assurance Technician I

  • Winton, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Winton, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Quality Assurance Technician I Teichert, Inc....

Senior Specialist, QA Compliance, QDI

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours ago

. - Direct experience working in a Quality Management System (QMS) under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or IVDR (Master Control, Polarion, or similar) - Deep understanding of the biomedical domains and development...

Quality Assurance Technician (temporary)

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours ago

About the Role Clover Sonoma is looking for a temporary laboratory technician position, with the possibility to transition to permanent, to perform tests and inspections in a dairy processing...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

Quality Technician - 2nd shift

  • Auburn, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Receive training as needed to conduct Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and back up duties for inspection....

Quality Technician (Cosmetic or Skincare)

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Provide technical support to production units, external vendors, and quality laboratories in alignment with regulatory and internal quality system requirements....

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Ready to put your skills as a reliable, detail-oriented professional to use and grow in your career? We're hiring quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians right now. What's in it for...

Quality Assurance Technician I

  • Colton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Colton, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Purpose No Assist with implementing and supporting company standards to ensure quality specifications for packaging, raw ingredients, and finished products are met and food safety of...

LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Specialist, Quality Assurance

  • Fort Irwin, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Irwin, CA
  • 1 day ago

Applies knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution....

Quality Technician- $19/hr

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Quality Technician-$19/HR Job Description As a Quality Technician, you will perform technical tasks related to quality control and assurance operations. This includes inspection, calibration,...

QA Specialist II

  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago

systems, and interfaces with other functions like supply chain, commercial operations and analytical operations....

Quality Assurance Technician - PL1 (Days)

  • Livingston, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, CA
  • 2 days ago

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products...

Quality Technician

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Functions: Perform inspections on raw materials, in-process and final inspection Conduct visual, mechanical and functional tests Use measuring tools to verify dimensions, tolerances and functionality...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in California 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 California
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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