Quality Technician I
Boston Scientific · Carlsbad, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Carlsbad, CA. Refer/document unusual inspection problems to supervision, lead or Project Quality Engineer.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 13485, FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in California: typical posted base $57k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 51 quality technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 53 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 35%
- ISO 9001 20%
- AS9100 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Boston Scientific in Carlsbad
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Full description from Boston ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
- ✓Minimum of High School Diploma or AA degree in a scientific discipline and two years or more working experience in a relevant, cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
Require Experience
- ✓Be able to identify GDP errors
- ✓Be able to apply and remove material labels.
- ✓Be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and dimensions
- ✓Be able to read and interpret drawing notes and able to understand configuration management (revision control)
- ✓Be able to use basic measuring tools such as calipers, go-no/go gauges, torque wrenches, and others as necessary
- ✓Experience with electrical test sets, multimeter, vision measuring system is a plus
- ✓Experience working with an ERP system and data entry
- ✓Experience with Outlook and MS Office.
- ✓Good communication and organizational skills.
- ✓Must possess good math fundamentals, comprehend written work instructions, and communicate well.
Other Duties/Standards
The above descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Boston Scientific utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects the employee to perform other job disciplines. Boston Scientific retains the discretion to add or change the functions and duties of the position at any time.
Minimum Salary: $ 39416
Maximum Salary: $ 66976
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
About this role
The Quality technician will review device history records and approve final release documentation. This role will also complete appropriate quality records within company GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice) guidelines, policies and procedures.
The Quality Technician performs inspection, in-process inspections, and final inspections, review of device history records of manufacturing/batch records per control/quality plans
The Quality Technician will keep track of Non-Conformance material and documentation, place or remove required label of the product/materials involved in the non-conformance.
Open Shifts
1st Shift - 6:00am-2:30pm
2nd Shift - 2:30pm-11:00pm
Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
VISA
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
Your
will include
- •Knowledge handling and reviewing device history records is a key responsibility in this position.
- •Review incoming or production documentation for conformance that may include engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; process standards and specifications; and production or process plans (IPC-A-610 certification is recommended).
- •Knowledge handling Non-conformance documentation for manufacturing batch records and identifying GDP (Good Documentation Procedures) errors.
- •Accept or reject device history records or first article inspection; identify and document non-conformance and notify appropriate personnel of potential rejection/correction of items.
- •Refer/document unusual inspection problems to supervision, lead or Project Quality Engineer.
- •Knowledge using a variety of measuring tools including electrical test sets, multimeter, fixed, limit, plug-gages, steel rules, scales, micrometers, calipers, and surface plate.
- •Assist in the writing and updating of inspection procedures, protocol, and checklists.
- •Transferring, releasing or quarantining material physically according to inspection status
- •Documenting and maintaining inspection and test records
- •Understand the importance of product conformity.
- •Understand lot numbers and traceability.
- •Understand ISO 13485 quality assurance standards and the related documentation in support of.
- •Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, workstations, etc. neat and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- •Complete respective paperwork/documentation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Knowledge of medical device records use within manufacturing
- •Working understanding of GDP and GMP
- •Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- •Team player, flexible multitask, good written/oral communicator
- •Must be organized and able to coordinate activities with internal departments and outside vendors
- •Experience assisting regulatory inspections and/or audit