Quality Engineer Jobs in Alameda, CA

A Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry, primarily being responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products in production. They develop and implement quality control systems, oversee the analysis and inspection of products, and identify and eliminate defects for the highest level of customer satisfaction. They also work to enhance the efficiency of production and reduce costs. They are significantly involved in the development and optimization of inspection processes, the analysis of quality cost problems, or the setup of quality control parameters when launching a new product.

Important skills for a Quality Engineer include statistical analysis, proficiency in auditing and quality testing, an understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes, and strong problem-solving abilities. They should ideally have a Six Sigma Certification or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential. Prior to becoming a Quality Engineer, one could serve roles such as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Process Engineer, which help provide a solid foundation in quality control and process improvement needed in the Quality Engineer role.

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Test Engineer I

  • Berkeley, CA (6 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (6 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

What you'll bring: 1-2 years of industry experience in component-level testing, preferably in the energy storage or related Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a...

Senior Device Test Engineer

  • Alameda, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Our start-up is building fundamentally new technology to extend Moore's Law beyond the limits of Silicon. Our team members have shipped technology used in billions of devices and by hundreds of...

Hardware Test Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our client, a leader in technology solutions, is seeking a Hardware Lab Engineer to join their team. As a Hardware Lab Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative environment supporting...

Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert/Test Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA (6 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (6 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Be a part of building the best fighter combat training devices in support of the warfighter! The Mission Assurance Air Dominance Test Team, a part of Government Training...

Staff Software Test Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are...

Cellular Systems Test Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Develop comprehensive end-to-end test plans, procedures, and scripts for Tesla's cellular protocol stack across various platforms, including Cybercab and Optimus Collaborate with software development...

Test Engineer

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Design-for-Test Engineer Acceler8 Talent is looking for an experienced Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer to join a high-performing San Francisco-based team, helping them create best-in-class silicon...

Senior CAPA Quality Engineer

  • Alameda, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 4 days ago

What Youll Work On Lead, mentor and motivate a team of Quality Engineers....

Construction Inspector II

  • Concord, CA (18 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Concord, CA (18 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago

General Responsibilities: Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications....

Senior Staff AI Data/Validation Engineer

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Work Flexibility: Remote What You Will Do: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Staff AI Data and Validation Engineer. A successful candidate will be responsible for...

Embedded Software Validation Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Embedded Software Validation Engineer Validation of automotive firmware and applications by designing, developing, and scaling automated test systems. You ll be responsible for ensuring our...

Development & Validation Engineer-Chassis

  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Engineering 2+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis systems Excellent problem-solving ability using tendency to resolve using basic principles and data driven action Hands-on...

Quality Engineering Manager

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview We are a specialized provider of conformal coating services for printed circuit boards (PCBs), supporting mission-critical applications in the aerospace, defense, drone, and space...

Validation Engineer III

  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, CA (21 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Validation Engineer III at Revance Newark, CA Job Summary: The Validation Engineer III isan intermediate level position.Under moderate supervision, theindividual will design, execute, and/or...

Senior Embedded Software Validation Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Alameda, CA)
  • 7 days ago

In this position... We are seeking an Embedded Software Validation Engineer to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on validating automotive firmware and applications. As...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Alameda, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Alameda, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Engineers in Alameda, CA
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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