Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in medical devices, software, and food and beverage manufacturing, with the Twin Cities metro anchoring the largest share of openings and Rochester and Duluth adding steady demand. Major employers with lasting Minnesota footprints include Medtronic, 3M, and General Mills, all of which run dedicated QA functions across product lines. The most in-demand specialties are software quality assurance, regulatory and compliance testing for FDA-regulated products, and automated test engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles76
Top employerCirrus Aircraft
Top citySaint Cloud, MN
Cities hiring48
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Spee Dee Delivery
Fulfillment Quality Assurance Specialist
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Spee Dee Delivery
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Fulfillment Quality Assurance Specialist
Spee Dee Delivery
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$20 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Taylor Corporation
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Taylor Corporation
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Quality Assurance Specialist
Taylor Corporation
North Mankato, Minnesota
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$65k - $72k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Advanced Wireless Communications
Quality Assurance Inspector
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Quality Assurance Inspector
Advanced Wireless Communications
Lakeville, Minnesota
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
$22 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED
2-10

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Monogram Food Solutions
Technician I, Quality Assurance (1ST SHIFT)
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Technician I, Quality Assurance (1ST SHIFT)
Monogram Food Solutions
Chandler, Minnesota
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$18.96 - $21.29/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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The Bernard Group
Retail Quality Assurance Coordinator
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The Bernard Group
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Retail Quality Assurance Coordinator
The Bernard Group
Shakopee, Minnesota
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$52k - $56k/yr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Saint Cloud
6 jobs
Duluth
5 jobs
Saint Paul
4 jobs
Bloomington
3 jobs
Maple Grove
3 jobs
Brooklyn Park
3 jobs
Chaska
2 jobs
Mankato
2 jobs
Le Sueur
2 jobs

Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft5 open roles
Nextern
Nextern2 open roles
New Flyer
New Flyer2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium, TestRail, or equivalent platforms
  • Experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
  • Familiarity with FDA quality system regulations or ISO 13485 for medical device environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex product or software defects
  • Experience working within Agile or Scrum development teams on iterative release cycles

Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance engineer in Minnesota?

Most quality assurance engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. The state does not issue a separate QA engineering license, but roles in medical devices often expect familiarity with FDA quality system requirements and ISO standards. Certifications such as the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential strengthen candidacy considerably in Minnesota's device and manufacturing sectors.

Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Minnesota?

Minnesota quality assurance engineer roles are posted by Cirrus Aircraft, Nextern, and New Flyer and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's dense medical device and food production industries mean QA roles appear across a wide range of company sizes, from global corporations to mid-size contract manufacturers.

Which Minnesota cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?

Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Saint Paul have the most quality assurance engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of postings because Medtronic, 3M, General Mills, and a large concentration of medical device suppliers are headquartered or have major operations there, while Rochester's presence of Mayo Clinic and its supplier ecosystem adds consistent demand outside the core metro.

Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, and more than most engineering disciplines, particularly for software QA roles where testing is done against code rather than physical products. About 25% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the split between desk-based software testing and hands-on lab or manufacturing floor work. Automated test engineers and QA analysts working on software platforms tend to find the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a software QA analyst or QA technician role, which typically require less experience than full engineering titles. Large Minnesota medical device and manufacturing employers sometimes offer rotational or associate engineering programs for new graduates. Building familiarity with tools like Selenium or JIRA, earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential, and targeting contract or temp-to-hire positions at device or food production companies can open the door without prior QA titles.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location preferences, and apply directly through each listing.

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