QA Technician Jobs in Portland, OR

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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Quality Technician

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Summary: The purpose/objective of this position is to utilize and implement acquired, quality awareness training, knowledge, experience, and practices to complete MAC Enterprises, Inc. quality...

Quality Assurance Technician

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Merger & Acquisition Manager Remote, US This is an exciting Merger & Acquisition Manager opportunity with an electrical contractor who works with a variety of data center and other industrial...

Quality Assurance Technician 1

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician 1 page is loaded Quality Assurance Technician 1 locations Hillsboro, OR time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR......

Principal Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago

systems, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into simple, comprehensible terms...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Clackamas, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clackamas, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist Remote Transdev is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for collecting, researching, and documenting all compliments,...

QA Technician - $22

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days ago

A client of ours in Vancouver is looking for a QA Technician to join their team. This company is within the aerospace industry....

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago

TennMax America Inc. is a worldwide leader in electronic components for Aerospace and Military industries, headquartered in Vancouver, WA.**What you'll do: **The primary responsibilities for this...

Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Inspection

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Inspection Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM Base Pay: $24.00 to $28.00 (DOE) + $2:00/hour Shift Differential Please Refer to Req #25-050 For over 100 years, we've...

Temporary QA Technician

  • Warren, OR (23 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Warren, OR (23 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago

At the end of the shift communicate any ongoing concerns / lingering issues to incoming QA Technician. All other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager....

Quality Technician

  • Warren, OR (23 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Warren, OR (23 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago

At the end of the shift communicate any ongoing concerns / lingering issues to incoming QA Technician. All other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager....

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 10 days ago

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist Reports to: Director of Quality Location: 2712 East 2nd Street, Newberg, OR 97132 (Onsite) Join Our Team as a Quality Assurance Specialist! Are you...

Quality Assurance Specialist 1

  • Portland, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 11 days ago

Direct Marketing Solutions is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist 1 to join our team. Wherever you may be in your career, DMS could be the place for you!! Summary: The Quality Assurance...

Quality Technician (Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM)

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 23 days ago

Technician, or as Senior Quality Inspector Experience with measurement of precision mechanical and optical components/assemblies, using micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, microscopes, optical comparators...

Senior QA Specialist

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 27 days ago

You have an in-depth understanding of cGMP, regulatory requirements and quality management systems. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team....

Senior/Principal QA Specialist (Contamination Control, Aseptic Operations and Microbiology)

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

The Position Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is a drug product & finished goods manufacturing organization responsible for the reliable delivery of Roches commercial portfolio & pipeline...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Portland, OR

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
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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