QA Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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Loan Servicing & QA Specialist

  • Raymond James
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary The Loan Servicing and Quality Assurance Specialist will perform both data input of transactions and quality review of the core loan system for both consumer and commercial...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 / Cleveland, OH, 44136 / Dallas, TX, 75234 / Birmingham, AL, 35233 / Phoenix, AZ, 85016 Length of Assignment: 6 Months...

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Quality Assurance Specialist Sr

  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Quality Technician

  • Aerotek
  • Leetsdale, PA (21 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Leetsdale, PA (21 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Quality Technician Pay: $21/hour Shift: 6:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday Job Description This role offers an opportunity for a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Technician to support a...

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Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)

  • Nesco Resource
  • Delmont, PA (17 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Delmont, PA (17 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 13 days ago

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd Shift) Delmont, PA $19.25/Hour to Start!...

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QA Technician OMS

  • O'neal Manufacturing Services
  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Position: Quality Technician Pay: $22.50/hr - $28/hr Paid weekly Schedule: Monday – Friday 630am – 4pm Position Summary: Perform all quality audits and tests and maintain appropriate records in...

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QA Associate

  • Careers Integrated Resources Inc
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 15 days ago

QA Associate Duration: 3 Months Location: Pittsburgh, PA Shift Time: 8:30 AM -5 PM Mon - Fri Job Description: The Operations Quality Assurance Associate I will evaluate work completed by...

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QA Associate II

  • Insight Global
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to maintain written records of work performed in paper-based and computerized quality systems is required....

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Quality Assurance Associate

  • Krystal Biotech
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Summary: Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Associate to support quality systems, GMP manufacturing processes and documentation practices at...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Penn Medicine
  • Pittsburgh, PA (7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Sign In Search for Jobs Quality Assurance Specialist - Core Apps and Payroll Team page is loaded Quality Assurance Specialist - Core Apps and Payroll Team Apply locations PA - Pittsburgh (15222)...

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Quality Technician C

  • Westinghouse Electric Company
  • Warrendale, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warrendale, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most...

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Quality Assurance Associate

  • System One
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 60+ days ago

Tittle: Quality Assurance Associate Location : PA Pittsburgh Mode : 5 days on site Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Exp Required : 3+ Years Function of the Group: Testing for Teller...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • PNC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • Watts Water Technologies
  • Export, PA (16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Export, PA (16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Systems, or Manufacturing....

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Demographic Data for Pittsburgh, PA

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA
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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