QA Technician Jobs in Illinois

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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Quality Technician

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Quality Technician Job Description As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for conducting pre-operational checks, including visual inspections of production areas, ATP swabbing, allergen...

Quality Technician

  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: quality engineers in implementing quality improvement projectsand initiatives to enhance product quality for an automotive...

Quality Technician Manufacturing $27 to $34 hr read requirements!

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 17 hours ago

system or process improvements Perform first piece, in-process and final inspections as requested Participate in vendor certification to eliminate incoming inspection when applicable First Part Process...

Quality Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Accountable for customer complaint investigations and outcomes. Coordinate servicing, issues replacements or credits to customer.Job DescriptionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Run trending reports of...

Accelerator Operator/Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Department BSD RAD - Cyclotron About the Department The Cyclotron Facility at the University of Chicago is the only academic Cyclotron Facility in the state of Illinois and has been operational...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago

Ready to proactively identify problems with products and goods? In manufacturing and industrial environments, that's what quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians do best. If you have...

Quality Technician

  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago

system compliant Actively participates in plant safety, including maintaining safety, orderly, and calm work Preform conformance testing for production lines....

QA Technician I

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

QA Technician - 3rd shift

  • Crest Hill, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL
  • 2 days ago

Richs, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products...

Quality Technician - Temporary

  • Princeton, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, IL
  • 2 days ago

QUALITY TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY Jun 9, 2025 Princeton, IL Pay Rate : Job Title: Quality Technician - Temporary Location: Princeton, IL Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM Duration: Estimated 6-8...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist (Health Information Management) Accuity United States, Illinois, Chicago Jun 10, 2025 Job Type Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance (QA)...

Quality Technician

  • Northfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Northfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Accountable for customer complaint investigations and outcomes. Coordinate servicing, issues replacements or credits to customer. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Run trending...

Quality Assurance Technician - Floater

  • Effingham, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 2 days ago

When there is no gap in coverage, the Quality Assurance Technician - Floater's schedule will be a standard, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM....

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 2 days ago

Staffmark is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician in Joliet, IL! If you're detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards, we'd love to connect....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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