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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Forge Quality Technician (Process Controller) - 2nd Shift

  • Paramount, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Paramount, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

QA Technician

  • Concord, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way...

Quality Technician

  • Woodland, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 1 hour ago

About Us With over a century of expertise, Adam's Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non-GMO...

Quality Assurance Technician Deli Plant (Days)

  • Livingston, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Livingston, CA
  • 2 hours 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 Assurance Specialist

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 6 hours ago

As a QA Specialist, you will be part of the Customer Service Escalations team supporting various internal teams such as Quality. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 16 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 Technician III, Lab

  • Carson, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Quality Technician III, Lab Howmet Aerospace - 3.0 Carson, CA Job Details Full-time $23 - $30 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k)...

ARO: Quality Technician

  • Paramount, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Paramount, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Volt is immediately hiring a Quality Technician 1st shift in Parmount, CA. Volt takes great care of our great hires As a Quality Control Technician, you will: Generate loading maps and charts Load...

Quality Control Analyst II, Analytical

  • Newark, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Quality Control Analyst II, Analytical (Newark, CA) Revance Therapeutics, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform routine and non-routine release, in-process and stability testing for drug...

QA Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epics success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether its building...

Quality Technician - CNC Machine Shop

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Inspection to assure quality standards have been met Perform As-Needed inspection for assembly department Work with Operations Manager to assure Quality System is effective Manage Calibration and records...

Quality Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Quality Technician Job Description The Quality Technician performs technical tasks related to quality control and assurance, including inspection, testing, and documentation. This role involves...

Specialist, Quality Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

Risk Adjustment QA Specialist

  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago

Risk Adjustment QA Specialist Department: Quality - Risk Adjustment Employment Type: Full Time Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868 Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year...

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QA Specialist II

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

Support management review process through development and generation of quality system metrics and trending, escalating issues as required....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in California

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

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.6%
High School or GED
17.6%
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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