QA Technician Jobs in Ayer, MA

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...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Waltham, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Essential Skills Quality assurance experience Document control Batch record review CAPA management Deviation handling Compliance with audits and quality systems management Additional Skills & Qualifications...

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Ayer, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ayer, MA
  • 2 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician Ayer, MA Full Time Posted by: EdgeStone Staffing Posted: Saturday, 12 April 2025 Quality Assurance Technician position open in Ayer, MA Job Description Quality Assurance...

Quality Technician (NDT Specialist level II)

  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Quality Technician (UT Technician II) POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Quality Control Manager...

Quality Assurance Technicians

  • Ayer, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ayer, MA
  • 3 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician needed in Ayer, MA. 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am ($25.00/hr) DutiesInclude: Perform daily monitoring and verification tasksas outlined in the HACCP program and recommend corrective...

Quality Assurance Associate I

  • Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements + Perform the review and release of product, including batch record review, review of Quality Control results, Certificate of Analysis creation + Perform room/line clearances, creation...

Quality Technician

  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Quality Technician Quality Technician Location: Woburn, MA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Apr 11, 2025 Job ID: 56237 Job Description Parker Chomerics, a...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Ready to put your skills as a reliable, detail-oriented professional to use and grow in your career? We're hiring quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians right now. What's in it for...

Pharmacy Technician- Quality Assurance

  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Summary This position serves as the Pharmacy Technician in the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). This position performs a variety of tasks for improvement of workflow, work methods,...

Quality Technician C

  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Quality Technician C L3Harris Technologies Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Londonderry, NH (ON-SITE/OFFICE) L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing...

Quality Technician

  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Pharmacy Technician- Quality Assurance

  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (11 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 10 days ago

This position serves as the Pharmacy Technician in the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). This position performs a variety of tasks for improvement of workflow, work methods, and...

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Wilmington, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 15 days ago

We're a fast-growing dynamic organization and we seek an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to help us with our growth....

Operations Quality Technician (Second Shift - Onsite)

  • Acton, MA (7 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Acton, MA (7 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Ayer, MA

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Ayer, MA 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 Ayer, MA
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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