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Overview
Quality engineering technicians work with engineers or managers to investigate quality problems, inspect machines and products, run tests and prepare inspection plans that support productivity.
In job descriptions, look for product testing, material inspection, quality assurance procedures, test data, statistical analysis, compliance checks, inspection techniques, machine defects and training of production staff.
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Quality engineering technicians work between production, testing and engineering. They inspect materials, machines and products, record test data, investigate defects and help turn quality findings into practical improvements.
Skills and specializations
Important strengths include product testing, inspection planning, quality assurance procedures, statistical analysis, communicating test results, compliance checks and training others in inspection techniques.
Salary context
Pay context depends on production complexity, test methods, responsibility for inspection plans, laboratory or shop-floor work, data analysis, audit support and how much problem solving is expected.
Career paths
Paths can lead from inspection or test roles into quality engineering, process improvement, supplier quality, laboratory coordination, audit support or production supervision.
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Editorial note
This Guide gives editorial career context for quality engineering technician, not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include utilities inspector, automation engineering technician and industrial engineering technician.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified (3119)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/998a0bf4-b1be-42ab-aee5-0096c9be3319 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3119.16 |
| ISCO group | 3119 |
| Concept type | Occupation |