Quality Control Technician Jobs in California
Quality Control Technician jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where industries from aerospace and medical devices to food and beverage processing keep demand steady at every level from entry-line inspector to senior QC specialist. Employers including Northrop Grumman, Abbott Laboratories, and Dole Food Company maintain large California operations and hire quality control technicians on a consistent basis. The most in-demand specialties are incoming inspection, process validation, and FDA-regulated manufacturing quality. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position: Quality Control Specialist
Company: Epoch Technologies Inc.
Location: San Jose, California
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / PCB Assembly
Position summary
Responsible for inspecting printed circuit board assemblies and electronic components to ensure compliance with customer specifications, manufacturing requirements, workmanship standards, and established quality procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect incoming electronic components, materials, and PCB assemblies for defects and compliance with specifications.
- Perform in-process and final inspections of SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies.
- Perform First Article Inspection Reports in accordiance with customer BOM and board layout.
- Identify, document, and track nonconforming materials and finished products.
- Investigate manufacturing defects and assist with root-cause analysis.
- Participate in corrective and preventive action activities, including 8D problem-solving.
- Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and traceability records.
- Verify compliance with applicable ISO 9001, and IPC-610 requirements.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve assembly and workmanship issues.
- Support internal and customer quality audits.
- Inspect solder joints, component placement, and other assembly characteristics using appropriate inspection methods.
- Help identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve production processes, and prevent recurring quality issues.
- Perform final inspection to ensure customer compliance.
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 soldering requirements.
- Familiarity with 8D corrective-action reports.
- Familiarity with Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection.
- Experience with supplier quality, material traceability, and audit preparation.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 – 10.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
- Technology & Software3
- Retail2
- Manufacturing2
- Aerospace & Defense2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across California.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a science or technical field required
- Experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, GMP, or FDA quality management standards
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Proficiency with quality documentation systems and nonconformance reporting
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to work in regulated environments
Quality Control Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in California?
Most California employers require at minimum a high school diploma or GED, though an associate degree in manufacturing technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field significantly improves your chances. California has no state-issued license specific to quality control technicians, but certifications from the American Society for Quality such as the Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician credential are widely recognized by California manufacturers. Many candidates enter through production or laboratory assistant roles at regulated manufacturers before moving into dedicated QC positions.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in California?
Employers hiring quality control technicians in California right now include Prowest Constructors, Avid Bioservices, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of aerospace contractors, FDA-regulated medical device makers, and large food processing companies means quality control technician demand is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than clustered in one sector.
Which California cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most quality control technician openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its aerospace, defense, and food manufacturing base, while San Jose and the surrounding South Bay draw on a dense cluster of medical device and semiconductor manufacturers, and San Diego adds pharmaceutical and biotech employers to the mix.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, equipment, and production lines, so most openings are fully on-site. About 4% of quality control technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be documentation-heavy roles such as quality systems auditing or supplier quality management rather than floor inspection positions.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or laboratory aide role at a California regulated manufacturer, where you work alongside QC staff and learn inspection processes on the job. Large California food and beverage processors, contract pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical device companies in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas regularly hire entry-level quality associates and train them on internal procedures. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector exam or a community college certificate in manufacturing quality from schools in the California Community Colleges system gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without direct QC experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries including aerospace, medical devices, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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