QA Technician Jobs

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Smyth Companies

Operational Excellence Manager

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, teaching and creating new opportunities for our employees and customers. From...

Multi-Color Corporation

Quality Technician

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of the plant's quality system, ensuring adherence to best practices, procedures, and policies....

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Analyzer Technician

The Position : Analyzer Technicians are expected to apply expertise daily to insure the safe and reliable operation of site process plants and reduce operating costs Responsibilities and Duties:...

Seasonal Fabrication Quality Assurance Technician B

  • Schuyler, NE
  • 21 days ago
  • Schuyler, NE
  • 21 days ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

Quality Technician

  • Coldwater, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Coldwater, OH
  • 15 days ago

Must thoroughly understand, enforce, and follow the Quality Management System as it applies to all daily activities. Encouraged to initiate changes for continuous product and process improvement....

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Euclid, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Euclid, OH
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in conducting scheduled Internal Quality Audits to determine if the internal quality system is effective....

Water Quality Technician

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 28 days ago

Why work with us? Flexible scheduling work as little or as much as you want Paid training DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow Advancement opportunities Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks,...

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Buford, WY
  • 22 days ago
  • Buford, WY
  • 22 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Team Member - QA Technician

  • Brownsburg, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Brownsburg, IN
  • 14 days ago

QA Technician To become the worlds greatest baker, we need the worlds greatest team members Overview As a team member, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors, samples, and records food-safe production...

Quality Assurance Associate II

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...

Quality Assurance Associate IV

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...

Eligibility Professional - Medicaid

  • Topeka, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...

Quality Assurance Associate IV

  • Helena, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...

Quality Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 15 days ago

Job Overview: Quality Technician II The Quality Technician II is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure...

QA Technician - Evening Shift

  • Raeford, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raeford, NC
  • 2 days ago

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.9%
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 QA Technicians
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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