QA Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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They should develop an understanding of the site Quality systems and will begin to expand their knowledge of applicable GMP regulations and equipment CSV (Computer System Validation) and DI (Data Integrity...

Quality Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred....

Supvervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Diego, CA (4 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (4 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Summary The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Quality assurance CAPA Audit NCMR FDA ISO Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) Bachelor's Degree Work Environment You will work on-site...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Ready to thrive as a quality assurance (QA) specialist or technician in the manufacturing space? A few things come to mind: Flexibility. Reliability. Being safety-minded, detail-oriented and...

Program Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

Description SAIC is the premier Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) integrator with expertise in transforming legacy command and control systems into a modern hybrid cloud environment to...

Senior Quality Assurance Associate

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Assists with continually evaluating Quality Systems and procedures while independently identifying areas for improvement and assisting in the implementation of new practices Assists with preparing and...

Quality Assurance Specialist-Probation

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist-Probation County of San Diego - 4.0 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $103,168.00 - $126,817.60 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications CPHQ MICN Certification RN License...

Quality Assurance Specialist University of Southern California (USC)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago

Location: San Diego, CA The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of...

Quality Assurance Associate I, Analytical

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Analytical laboratory, QC laboratory, Manufacturing, QA experience may be considered applicable Highly preferred to have experience with HPLC, HPLC data review and quality systems such as Trackwise...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

Location: San Diego, CA The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of...

Quality Technician I 7133 Quality Technician I 7133

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: - Must understand quality concepts and quality processes, able to apply quality tools; interpret information and data. Must be able to collect and gather data to resolve quality...

Quality Technician - 1st Shift

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Develop and adhere to Quality Management Systems (QMS) objectives, and train personnel to align with QMS standards. Conduct internal ISO standard audits and provide necessary audit support....

Quality Assurance Specialist II

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a job opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist II in National City, CA. Summary: Directly reports to QA & EHS Director. Inspect and monitor work performed...

Quality Control Inspector II/III

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

programming GD&T certification SARALRY RANGE: $21.966/HR TO $33.90/HR; Full-Time (San Diego) Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in San Diego, CA 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 in San Diego, 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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