Test Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Test Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
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  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
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Nature of Duties/Responsibilities: Writing detailed test plans, maintenance procedures, test operational work instructions and test procedures Identifying and communicating product software and hardware...

Test Engineer III, Android

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging....

Test Engineer - Urban Autonomous Vehicles

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

plans, executing test cases -Experience with AV Software, robotics understanding robotic systems (someone who has dealt with a physical product in the real world that has some hardware aspect so mobile...

Optical Test Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details: Job Description: Come join us as an Optical Test Engineer and together let's grow and develop the next leading technology....

Hardware Test Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In this role you will apply your skills as a test engineer to lead testing execution in coordination with other test engineers and technicians to validate battery packs for next generation consumer...

Test Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Test Engineer will be responsible for test engineering, test execution, creating test cases, testing, and functional testing on a day-to-day basis....

Senior Test Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Test Engineer - Semiconductor Technology HireCircle is working with an industry-leading semiconductor technology company to find a Senior Test Engineer to develop and optimize test solutions...

Modem Test Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Title: Modem Test Engineer Location: Mountain View, CA Onsite Mon to Fri. Job Description: Understanding of 5GNR/LTE/UMTS 3GPP Air interface specifications....

Manufacturing Engineer, Testing Engineering, Rack Integration

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Write test plans and drive test coverage based on product requirements....

Systems Test Engineer

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

our dedicated propulsion test labs Post process test data with Design Engineers, System Engineers, and Reliability Engineers to identify design critical operating modes and create design validation test...

Need Lead ADA Tester & ADA Test Engineers - Mountain View , CA - Onsite

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain and update test cases, scripts, and documentation to ensure they are current and effective. Develop and implement test automation strategies to improve testing efficiency and coverage....

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

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

to work with other Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods....

Production Test Engineer

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Perform production calibration and testing of fiber optic components or modules. Analyze test results to ensure compliance with specifications and quality...

Hardware Test Engineer

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

Hardware (Failure analysis, PCB) engineer, Looking for 5 Years of experience on Hardware design/Testing/System design/Testing Mainly on server product system and board level testing and debugging...

Senior NPI Test Engineer

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

****Key Responsibilities**:** - Design and prepare test plans (DfT) and test cases to validate new products and improve existing products.- Define electrical test requirements for the manufacturing...

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
24.7%
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 Santa Cruz, 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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