Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, CA

A Quality Consultant is a specialized professional who works within the quality control industry to ensure that a business' products, services, and internal processes meet established standards of quality. They are primarily responsible for evaluating and auditing an organization's processes, providing guidance and recommendations for improvement, assessing risks, and driving the implementation of quality management systems. They also perform training and development for the company's employees to understand and comply with quality standards. These consultants may also be involved in developing, implementing, and reviewing quality control policies and procedures.

Key skills for a Quality Consultant include analytical thinking, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and profound knowledge of quality control standards and procedures. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of project management and statistical analysis techniques. Quality Consultants should ideally possess certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ), or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB). Prior to becoming a Quality Consultant, individuals might have roles such as a Quality Control Analyst, Quality Assurance Specialist, or Quality Manager in manufacturing, engineering, or other industries where quality control is vital.

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Quality Engineer III

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Our client, a leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a Quality Engineer III to join their team. As a Quality Engineer III, you will be part of the Quality Assurance department supporting...

Quality Engineer II

  • Menlo Park, CA (5 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (5 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Our client, a leader in the medical device industry, is seeking a Quality Engineer II to join their team. As a Quality Engineer II, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting...

Design Quality Engineer, Wire Harness

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

As Design Quality Engineer at Zoox, your goal is to support the development of the quality-related specifications and requirements and to ensure that Zooxs product and service provide a high level...

Quality Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Quality Engineer San Jose, CA | Contract-to-Hire | $36-$45/hr. | Day Shift Weekly Pay + Benefits Offered Are you a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for quality and innovation? Join a...

Software Quality Engineer, Philips Hue

  • Menlo Park, CA (5 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (5 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

case management tools, and processes; able to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases Software development experience in Python or similar languages, with test automation...

Software QA Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Role: DTEX Systems is looking for a talented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with good knowledge of SDLC and QA's role in that process, as well a strong understanding of automation technologies....

Remote Work

Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

plans and test cases for assigned projects Ability to work across non-QA teams like PM, DEV, and DevOps Benefits & Perks Competitive base + performance-based compensation Unlimited PTO Generous healthcare...

Quality Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

There will be no Visa sponsorship available at this time Summary: The candidate will work with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and product support organizations to spearhead...

Software QA Engineer, Supply Chain

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

for test automation is a key requirement Experience with CI/CD pipelines reflects the importance of automation in the software development lifecycle Familiarity with Agile development methodologies...

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer IT San Jose, California Contract Jul 2, 2025 Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in San Jose, CA Type: W2 Contract to Hire (12...

Software QA Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Ability to build and maintain end-to-end automated test cases. Manual Testing Expertise: Strong understanding of black-box, white-box, regression, system, and interface testing....

Senior Quality Engineer - Automation

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

quality assurance and test automation....

Principal Quality Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud"...

Quality Assurance Engineer- 6 months Contract - Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (15 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Quality Assurance Engineer- 6 months Contract - Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Pay Range: $40 to $45 per hour Job Summary: MindSource is seeking an experienced...

Resident/Quality Engineer (Temp)

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

General knowledge in manufacturing methods of electronic printed circuit board assemblies General knowledge in manufacturing methods of modular assemblies, including testing (automation is prefereable...

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Fundamentals of Quality Assurance Engineer
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Salary for Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Engineers in San Carlos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.1%
Master's Degree
27.3%
High School or GED
8.5%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Engineers in San Carlos, CA
4-6 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
1-2 years
18.5%
2-4 years
18.5%
None
11.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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