Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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QA Specialist II

  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

systems, and interfaces with other functions like supply chain, commercial operations and analytical operations....

Water Quality Technician III-(2482)-SFPUC-(154298)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Department: Public Utilities Commission Job Class: 2482-Water Quality Technician III | City and County of San Francisco Salary range: $104,234 to $126,698 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What...

Assistant Quality Assurance Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Assistant Quality Assurance Associate Want to get your foot in the door with a large multinational organization? When was the last time you had a good meal and it changed your day? Now, multiply...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist - San Francisco Bay Area - Remote???? Ensure Accuracy Across Complex Campaigns???? Champion Quality at the Intersection of Print, Marketing, and Technology???? 100%...

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QA Specialist

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Akkodis is seeking a QA Specialist for a Contract job with a client in Alameda, CA. Candidates must have a BS degree or 3-7 years of equivalent experience and will be responsible for monitoring...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 days ago

_Our client, A global healthcare company headquartered in the United States, known for developing and manufacturing a wide range of medical devices, diagnostic tools, branded generic medicines,...

Quality Assurance Specialist II

  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

. • Support continuous improvement of quality systems....

Quality Technician

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Hiring 2 Quality Technicians for a start up Autonomous Drone Company in Hayward, CA!Job Description:Performin-process inspectionsaccording to documented work procedures.Verify parts, screws, and...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Position Details: Client: Medical Device Job Title: QA Specialist II Duration: 12 months [++ Possibilities of extension] Location: Alameda, CA 94502 Responsibilities: Assures the quality of...

QA Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Also support record administration and batch record review, including Certificate of Analysis / Certificate of Conformance creation for material lot release....

Senior Quality Systems Specialist/QA Specialist

  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Standard Working Hours Responsibilities: Help to develop and optimize the companys Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Internal Audits - Assist in conducting internal audits of client quality systems and records. Maintain the internal audit schedule and audit records....

QA Specialist (Marketing)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Visa Sponsorship: This QA Specialist (Marketing) position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may...

Quality Assurance Specialist, Financial Crimes

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us. Varo's Financial Crimes Risk...

Quality Assurance Specialist, SF 150798

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

management System documentation....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Oakland, CA 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 Quality Assurance Technicians in Oakland, CA
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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