QA Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

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

  • ZOLL Medical Corporation*
  • Chelmsford, MA (6 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (6 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Acute Care Technology At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our...

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Post Market Quality Technician

  • Apex Systems Inc.
  • Acton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Generate, review and maintain Quality records in support of the Quality System, e.g., training, internal audits, NCR, and CAPA. Perform product testing and failure analysis....

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Validation Specialist, Quality Assurance

  • AIRM
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine seeks Validation Specialist, Quality Assurance in Westborough, MA Duties: 1. Provide commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV) support to a...

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Quality Technician

  • Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC
  • Acton, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 8 days ago

(For example - Excel, WinSPC, Electronic DHR systems, Oracle Agile, and others) * Generate, review, and maintain quality records in support of the Quality System....

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Quality Assurance Specialist Utilities & Environmental Monitoring

  • Mentor Technical Group
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Maintain quality systems and proactively suggest process improvements. Escalate quality issues to the site-based process team in a timely manner....

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • GQR
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Review and Approve Master Batch Production Records and Executed Batch Production Records for all programs. Responsible for material disposition: commercial and clinical Own...

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QA Technician - 1st shift

  • Kayem Foods, Inc.
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the quality, food safety and authenticity of the product....

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Quality Assurance Associate

  • Discovery Life Sciences
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Management System Respond to daily quality issues including representing Quality in various meetings Assist in leading initiatives and maintaining quality systems in accordance with applicable regulatory...

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Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days 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...

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Quality Assurance Tech - Quality 3034943

  • Apex Systems Inc.
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Experience with NCR documentation and quality management systems (QMS) is also required....

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Quality Technician - Concord MA

  • Nesco Resource
  • Concord, MA (5 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Concord, MA (5 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and forms to ensure compliance with requirements. Plan and perform internal process audits....

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Quality Technician: $30-$35/HR

  • YMC Process Technologies ***
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Preferred skills such as knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices enhance the Technician?...

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QA Lab Technician II (Wednesday to Sunda

  • Entegris, Inc.
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

The QA Lab Technician will provide laboratory support for the quality testing of our micro-contamination control and membrane products as well as for R&D development testing.The QA technician will prepare...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Greater Nashua Mental Health
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Full-time | Nashua, NH Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support agency-wide quality improvement and compliance efforts. This role focuses on monitoring...

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Quality Technician

  • Randstad
  • Hudson, MA (10 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (10 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Experience using a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine), preferably with PC-DMIS software Prior experience working in an ISO/AS certified quality system environment Ability to perform detailed visual...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Acton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.7%
High School or GED
17.3%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
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 Acton, MA
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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