Test Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

A Quality Inspector ensures that products and services meet certain set standards of quality. They are responsible for performing routine inspections, testing, and assessing products and services to detect and isolate non-compliance with standards. Their duties include reading blueprints, using inspecting equipment, submitting reports, and recommending necessary improvements. They may work in diverse industries such as manufacturing, food production, and healthcare, ensuring the offerings are safe, reliable, and meet both regulatory and company standards.

Key skills required for a Quality Inspector include attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and proficiency in using inspection tools and software. Familiarity with quality standards and regulations specific to their industry is crucial. A background in statistical analysis and process improvement can also be beneficial. In terms of certification, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) offers a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) credential that validates competency in Quality Inspection. Prior job roles before becoming a Quality Inspector can include Quality Control Technician, Production Operator, or Assembly Technician.

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Senior Test Engineer (Structures)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Working as a Structural Test Engineer, you will support the Testing Team....

Test Engineer II

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

In this role you will utilize your skills as a Battery test engineer to lead electrical and mechanical testing of Lithium-Ion batteries in coordination with other test engineers and technicians to validate...

Battery Test Engineer II

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

In this role you will utilize your skills as a Battery test engineer to lead electrical and mechanical testing of Lithium-Ion batteries in coordination with other test engineers and technicians to validate...

QA Mobile App test Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

plan, test cases, test cases execution, write test report Work closely with Development engineer and Project manager....

Network Test Engineer - Active Top Secret

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

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING* This position will be located in CHANDLER, AZ and requires all work to be performed onsite. Comtech offers a relocation package for eligible, out of state individuals,...

Electrical Design Verification Test Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

As an Arista Electrical Test Engineer, you will engage with Engineering, Platform Design, CM Partners, and other business functions....

System Test Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices....

Audio Test Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Acoustic Measurement Engineer Locations: Onsite at Sunnyvale, CA Full-Time with L&T Technology Services (LTTS) JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Acoustic Measurement Engineer You will be prototyping and...

Battery Test Engineer/Technician

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Battery Test Engineer/Technician#25-48989 $32-$75 per hour Cupertino, CA All On-site Job Description Battery Test Engineer/Technician Location: Cupertino, CA/Hybrid Duration: 6-12 Months Description...

2025 Summer Reliability Test Engineer Intern

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

Test Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About SiTime SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with...

Senior Test Engineer

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

test automation suites....

Network Security Test Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineer for their site in San Jose, CA....

Test Engineer (PAM4)

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

Samtec is seeking a Test Engineer with a minimum of five years experience in microelectronic / microsystem / optical design or manufacturing industries. Experience with PAM4 testing is required....

Gen AI / ML Application Testing Engineer (BA + QA)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with product managers to convert requirements into test cases and test data ???Perform exploratory testing, regression, and prompt-based scenario testing ???...

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
24.8%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Test Engineers in Santa Cruz, 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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