Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Oregon concentrate heavily in semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and enterprise software, with Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro accounting for the majority of active openings. Intel, Nike, and Precision Castparts maintain large engineering workforces in the region and consistently hire quality assurance engineers from associate-level to senior staff. Test automation, regulatory compliance, and embedded systems quality are among the most in-demand specializations across Oregon employers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerProvidence
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring19
Work type71% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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El Programa Hispano Católico
Quality Assurance Coordinator - Economic Sustainability Department
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El Programa Hispano Católico
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Quality Assurance Coordinator - Economic Sustainability Department
El Programa Hispano Católico
Gresham, Oregon
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business

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SkyChefs
Food Quality Assurance Supervisor
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Food Quality Assurance Supervisor
SkyChefs
Portland, Oregon
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$74k.44 - $92k.04/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Hardin Optical Company
Quality Assurance Supervisor
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Hardin Optical Company
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Quality Assurance Supervisor
Hardin Optical Company
Bandon, Oregon
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
On-Site
Six Sigma Certification

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CareOregon
RN Quality Assurance Manager, Clinical Systems
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RN Quality Assurance Manager, Clinical Systems
CareOregon
Portland, Oregon
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$141k - $172k/yr
1,001-5,000

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STAR Autism Support
Quality Assurance Engineer
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STAR Autism Support
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Quality Assurance Engineer
STAR Autism Support
Beaverton, Oregon
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$90k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
10 jobs
Bend
4 jobs
Salem
3 jobs
Medford
2 jobs
Tualatin
2 jobs
Hillsboro
2 jobs
Bandon
1 job
Eugene
1 job
Riddle
1 job

Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

Providence
Providence4 open roles
Lonza
Lonza3 open roles
SkyChefs
SkyChefs2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Oregon Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field required
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
  • Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with agile development workflows and defect tracking systems like Jira
  • Understanding of software development life cycle and quality management principles
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting test plans and defect reports

Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance engineer in Oregon?

Most quality assurance engineer roles in Oregon require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, though some employers accept an associate degree combined with substantial hands-on experience. Oregon does not issue a state-specific license for this role. Earning an ISTQB certification strengthens applications considerably, and candidates targeting semiconductor or medical device employers benefit from familiarity with ISO and FDA quality standards common in those Oregon industries.

Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Oregon?

Employers hiring quality assurance engineers in Oregon right now include Providence, Lonza, and SkyChefs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor, medical device, and athletic apparel companies means demand is spread across both large multinationals and mid-size manufacturers in the Portland metro area.

Which Oregon cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?

Portland, Bend, and Salem have the most quality assurance engineer openings in Oregon. Portland and the adjacent Hillsboro-Beaverton corridor drive the majority of demand, anchored by Intel's large campus and a dense cluster of medical device and software companies, while smaller cities on the list typically reflect a single anchor employer or a growing regional tech presence.

Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Oregon?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and test-scripting work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on software and automation testing tend to be the most remote-accessible, while positions tied to hardware, manufacturing lines, or lab environments in Oregon require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior QA analyst or QA technician role, which Oregon software companies and medical device manufacturers regularly post alongside senior openings. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts on public repositories demonstrates practical ability when direct work history is thin. Oregon community colleges and Oregon State University offer coursework in software testing fundamentals, and completing an ISTQB Foundation certification signals baseline readiness that hiring managers at companies like local semiconductor or health tech firms recognize.

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

You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialization to narrow results to roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the positions that match your experience level and preferences.

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