Quality Technician Jobs in California

Quality Technician jobs in California are concentrated in the Los Angeles Basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and biomedical devices generate steady demand at every level from entry-line inspector to senior quality engineer. Established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Boston Scientific, and Intel maintain substantial California operations and hire quality technicians on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are incoming inspection, statistical process control, and medical device quality systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles181+
Top employerMotorola Solutions
Top cityFremont, CA
Cities hiring99
Work type93% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Prudential Overall Supply
Commerce, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Quality Technician – RMA & Failure Analysis
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Quality Technician – RMA & Failure Analysis
Lin Engineering
Morgan Hill, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Associate's degree in industrial technology
51-200

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Quality Technician- 1st Shift
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Quality Technician- 1st Shift
Eaton
Irvine, California
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Petit Pot
Emeryville, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$24 - $28/hr
On-Site
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification

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Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
Matrix Bottling Group
Montebello, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$17 - $22/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Quality Technician Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fremont
12 jobs
Los Angeles
11 jobs
Fresno
6 jobs
Torrance
6 jobs
San Diego
6 jobs
Irvine
4 jobs
Anaheim
4 jobs
City of Industry
4 jobs
Fairfield
3 jobs

Quality Technician Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Motorola Solutions9 open roles
Tesla6 open roles
Operation Support4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Science & Research

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems
  • Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Experience conducting incoming, in-process, and final product inspections
  • Familiarity with nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes
  • Associate degree or vocational certificate in manufacturing technology or a related field

Quality Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality technician in California?

Most California employers require an associate degree or vocational certificate in manufacturing technology, electronics, or a related field, though strong candidates sometimes enter with a high school diploma plus hands-on inspection experience. California does not issue a state license for quality technicians, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Technician credential, carry real weight with California aerospace and medical device employers. Community colleges across the state, including those in the Los Angeles and San Jose areas, offer relevant programs.

Which companies hire quality technicians in California?

Companies currently hiring quality technicians in California include Motorola Solutions, Tesla, and Operation Support, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor fabs, and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers means demand is distributed across a wide range of industry types rather than dominated by a single sector.

Which California cities have the most quality technician jobs?

Fremont, Los Angeles, and Fresno consistently post the highest volume of quality technician openings in California. The distribution reflects the state's industrial geography: the Los Angeles Basin anchors aerospace and defense work, San Diego hosts a dense cluster of biotech and medical device firms, and the Bay Area draws demand from semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturers.

Are there remote quality technician jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, operation of measurement equipment, and presence on the production floor, so most roles are fully on-site. About 7% of quality technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation review, supplier audits, or quality systems coordination rather than direct inspection duties.

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

The most realistic entry path is a production inspector or quality control associate role, which large California manufacturers in aerospace and medical devices regularly post as trainee or associate-level positions. Employers such as defense contractors and FDA-regulated device makers in Southern California and San Diego often hire candidates who hold an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential even without full-time experience. Completing a manufacturing technology program at a California community college and building familiarity with blueprint reading and basic metrology tools significantly strengthens an application for these entry roles.

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

You can find and apply to quality technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings by location or specialty to identify roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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