Quality Control Technician Jobs in Oregon

Quality Control Technician jobs in Oregon are concentrated in food and beverage processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical device production, with demand running from entry-level inspection roles to senior compliance technicians. Portland, Hillsboro, and Salem account for the largest share of openings, anchored by established employers like Intel, Precision Castparts, and Oregon Freeze Dry. The most in-demand specialties are ISO documentation, statistical process control, and cleanroom inspection. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerSerán BioScience
Top cityBend, OR
Cities hiring13
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
Curtiss-Wright
Portland, Oregon
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$25 - $26.5/hr
5,001-10,000

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Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Swing Shift
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Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Swing Shift
Serán BioScience
Bend, Oregon
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree in Physics
51-200

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Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Day Shift
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Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Day Shift
Serán BioScience
Bend, Oregon
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree in Physics
51-200

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Quality Control Scientist I/II, In-Process Control- Day Shift
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Quality Control Scientist I/II, In-Process Control- Day Shift
Serán BioScience
Bend, Oregon
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Quality Control Intern - Portland OR
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Quality Control Intern - Portland OR
Lakeside Industries
Portland, Oregon
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$23 - $27/hr
501-1,000

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Quality Control Technician Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bend
5 jobs
Portland
4 jobs
Tualatin
4 jobs
Salem
2 jobs
Gresham
2 jobs
White City
2 jobs
Brooks
1 job
Astoria
1 job
Winston
1 job

Quality Control Technician Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

Serán BioScience5 open roles
Ascentec Engineering3 open roles
MWH1 open role

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Oregon.

  • Associate degree or higher in a science, engineering technology, or manufacturing field
  • Hands-on experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation practices
  • Proficiency with statistical process control methods and quality data tracking software
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications
  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as food, medical devices, or electronics

Quality Control Technician Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality control technician in Oregon?

Most quality control technician roles in Oregon require an associate degree in manufacturing technology, chemistry, or a related field, though some employers accept a high school diploma with relevant production experience. Oregon does not issue a state license specifically for quality control technicians, so credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Technician recognition carry significant weight with local employers. Completing a community college program through Portland Community College or Chemeketa Community College, which both offer manufacturing and quality programs, is a common starting point.

Which companies hire quality control technicians in Oregon?

Companies currently hiring quality control technicians in Oregon include Serán BioScience, Ascentec Engineering, and MWH, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor fabrication, food processing, and medical device manufacturing means demand for quality control technicians stays consistent across multiple industry sectors throughout the year.

Which Oregon cities have the most quality control technician jobs?

Bend, Portland, and Tualatin have the most quality control technician openings in Oregon. Portland and Hillsboro dominate because of the high concentration of Intel semiconductor operations and medical device manufacturers in the metro, while Salem's substantial food and beverage processing sector, including major canneries and agricultural processors, generates steady openings outside the Portland metro area.

Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, components, and finished products on a production floor or in a laboratory setting. About 0% of quality control technician openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively documentation-focused roles such as quality systems auditing or supplier quality coordination rather than direct inspection work.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for a production operator or manufacturing associate role at a large Oregon facility, then moving into quality inspection once you have floor experience. Intel and Precision Castparts both run structured onboarding programs that allow production employees to cross-train into quality roles. Completing an associate program at Portland Community College or Chemeketa Community College and earning an ASQ Quality Process Analyst certification gives candidates without direct experience a concrete credential that Oregon employers recognize.

Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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