Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Santa Clara, 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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Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Location Name: The Pass Kitchen - 70311114 Location ID: 70311114 Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech Location: The Pass Kitchen - 70311114 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Quality Assurance Specialist NEW

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist Yulista Holding, LLC. View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test moffett, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Tunista Logistics...

Quality Assurance Tech III

  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Quality Assurance Tech III Job ID: 25-08658 Pay rate range - $50/hr. to $55/hr. on W2 Onsite Must Have Test planning, test cases, creation Environment setup Troubleshooting and bug isolation Years...

Sr. Field Quality Technician, Advanced Product Quality

  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived...

Quality Assurance Technician I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

Quality Technician

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 12 days ago

Ability to understand and follow Quality Management System Procedures (e. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr....

Quality Assurance Tech I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract...

Quality Assurance Tech

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

QA Specialist - Center for Donation and Transplant

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Department/Unit: CDT Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $60,367.47 - $90,551.20 Salary Range: MIn. $26.37/hr - Max $42.19/hr The Center for Donation and Transplant Quality...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The Specialist will assist in inspection readiness efforts, support batch review and release processes, and work cross-functionally to maintain and improve quality systems....

Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago

At Tesla, we move at warp speed, and Warehousing and Logistics are at the forefront of the evolution of Tesla's supply chain as we embark on transformational change in the coming months. We have...

Quality Assurance Specialist III - Packaging

  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Demonstrates working knowledge of Quality systems and processes. Demonstrates knowledge of FDA / EMEA standards and guidelines....

Incoming Quality Technician, Cell Manufacturing

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Tesla is seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in quality programs and technical quality processes to join the team overseeing the quality program at the Cell Manufacturing external...

Quality Technician

  • San Carlos, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Quality Technician#25-58344 $41.30-$43.95 per hour San Carlos, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, an Av Manufacturing company, is looking for a Quality Technician for their San Carlos, CA...

Test Technician, QA

  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Test Technician, QA#25-58301 $29.71-$32.59 per hour Foster City, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, an Av Manufacturing company, is looking for a Test Technician, QA for their Foster City,...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Santa Clara, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
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 Santa Clara, 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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