Test Engineer Jobs in Northridge, CA

A Quality Inspector ensures that products and services meet certain set standards of quality. They are responsible for performing routine inspections, testing, and assessing products and services to detect and isolate non-compliance with standards. Their duties include reading blueprints, using inspecting equipment, submitting reports, and recommending necessary improvements. They may work in diverse industries such as manufacturing, food production, and healthcare, ensuring the offerings are safe, reliable, and meet both regulatory and company standards.

Key skills required for a Quality Inspector include attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and proficiency in using inspection tools and software. Familiarity with quality standards and regulations specific to their industry is crucial. A background in statistical analysis and process improvement can also be beneficial. In terms of certification, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) offers a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) credential that validates competency in Quality Inspection. Prior job roles before becoming a Quality Inspector can include Quality Control Technician, Production Operator, or Assembly Technician.

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Powertrain Development / Test Engineer

  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

is looking for a Powertrain Development Test Engineer for our motorsport client in Santa Clarita, CA....

Payload System Test Engineer 2

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Payload System Test Engineer (Level 2 ) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited...

Mid Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Number: R0218664 Test Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD?...

Test Engineer, Mid

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Test Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD?...

TS/SCI- Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking multiple Top Secret/SCI Cleared Test Engineer with backgrounds in National Security Space to join our SETA team in El Segundo, CA....

Assembly, Integration, & Testing Engineer, Cryogenic Hardware Integration

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Electro-Mechanical AIT Specialist (Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Integration, & Testing...

RF/Microwave & Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a RF/Microwave & Test engineer to support the Communication Electronics Department with insertion of GaN and RF integrated circuits into the nations sensor and communications space systems...

Test Engineer

  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Essential Duties: Measure and characterize mixed signal circuits and semiconductor devices. Collect and analyze measurement data manually, or by writing automated test programs and scripts. Work...

Automated Test Engineer

  • Sylmar, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Write test plans and conduct design verification testing of hardware....

Senior Product Test Engineer - Product Verification & Reliability Engineering

  • Northridge, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Northridge, CA
  • 14 days ago

A Day in the Life In this exciting role as a Senior Product Test Engineer, you will be responsible for product verification and reliability test planning, designing, developing, and implementing testing...

Senior MMIC Modeling and Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 days ago

We are seeking a RF/Microwave & Test engineer to support the Communication Electronics Department with insertion of GaN and RF integrated circuits into the nations sensor and communications space systems...

IP Network Test Engineer NEW

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Support development and execution of test plans and procedures to validate system performance and ensure compliance with requirements....

Test Engineer

  • Westlake Village, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 18 days ago

About Marvell Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier...

Environmental Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary As an Environmental Test Engineer, you will develop and implement test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems and satellite products....

Test Engineer

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 22 days ago

If you like test planning, test requirements or just about anything test in the Space and Ground systems work then this could be the right job for you....

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in Northridge, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in Northridge, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
24.8%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Test Engineers in Northridge, CA
4-6 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
1-2 years
18.5%
2-4 years
18.5%
None
11.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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