Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Technician I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

Quality Technician

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

Ability to understand and follow Quality Management System Procedures (e. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr....

Quality Assurance Tech I

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract...

Data collection, QA Tech

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Data collection, QA Tech Job ID: 25-08411 Pay rate range - $40/hr. to $43/hr. on W2 Onsite - (Candidates will also be traveling to Labs around MT view and San Jose to be in the field and test the...

Quality Assurance Tech

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech in Sunnyvale, CA. Summary:We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) for a contract position....

QA Specialist - Center for Donation and Transplant

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

Department/Unit: CDT Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $60,367.47 - $90,551.20 Salary Range: MIn. $26.37/hr - Max $42.19/hr The Center for Donation and Transplant Quality...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 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...

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

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

testing Effectively communicating statuses o Develop test design documents to cover requirements o Plan and schedule test activities to ensure functional, system, and technical specifications o Apply...

Construction Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Construction Quality Assurance Specialist MGE Underground, Inc. - 3.8 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k)...

Contract Software Quality Assurance Associate Mid.

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Contract Software Quality Assurance Associate Mid. Software Development Sunnyvale, California Contract Mar 14, 2025 Contract Software Quality Assurance Associate Mid. Primary Location: City, State...

Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

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

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Quality Assurance Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Santa Cruz, 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 Quality Assurance Technicians in Santa Cruz, 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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