Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Niles, IL

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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Quality Technician

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Technician Job Description As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for conducting pre-operational checks, including visual inspections of production areas, ATP swabbing, allergen...

Quality Technician Manufacturing $27 to $34 hr read requirements!

  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

system or process improvements Perform first piece, in-process and final inspections as requested Participate in vendor certification to eliminate incoming inspection when applicable First Part Process...

Quality Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Accountable for customer complaint investigations and outcomes. Coordinate servicing, issues replacements or credits to customer.Job DescriptionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Run trending reports of...

Accelerator Operator/Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Department BSD RAD - Cyclotron About the Department The Cyclotron Facility at the University of Chicago is the only academic Cyclotron Facility in the state of Illinois and has been operational...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 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...

QA Technician I

  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist (Health Information Management) Accuity United States, Illinois, Chicago Jun 10, 2025 Job Type Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance (QA)...

Quality Technician

  • Northfield, IL (5 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Northfield, IL (5 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Accountable for customer complaint investigations and outcomes. Coordinate servicing, issues replacements or credits to customer. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Run trending...

Quality Technician II

  • Carol Stream, IL (18 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (18 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired...

Sr. Quality Technician

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications: Experience/certificates in HACCP, PCQI, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria....

Contract Quality Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (13 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Inspect raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts, and assemblies. Perform accurate First Article inspections on new parts from suppliers and issue results. Dispose...

Quality Technician

  • Hanover Park, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanover Park, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Role Summary Manufacturing Production Workers focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging)...

App Functionality QA Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 8 days ago

un App Functionality QA Specialist (Chicago, IL) compensation: $30/h or more Job Title: App Functionality QA Specialist Location: Baltimore, MD Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and...

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Accelerator Operator/Quality Assurance Specialist - JR30347-3800

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Department BSD RAD - Cyclotron About the Department The Cyclotron Facility at the University of Chicago is the only...

Quality Technician - 1st Shift - 5492-8893

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Required - 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician. Preferred - 1 year of experience as a QA Technician or other Technical department....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Niles, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Niles, IL 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 Niles, IL
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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