Quality Inspector
- IPC J-STD-001
- IPC-A-610
How this pay compares
This posting states $50.6k–$67.5k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in California post a median of $148k a year, the middle half $122k–$166k, across 128 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. ## Job Description Teledyne Microwave Solutions is hiring aQuality Inspector to perform all aspects of In-process, Final and Receiving Inspection of TMS products using a variety of standard inspection tools.
Receiving Inspection products may include but are not limited to printed circuit board assemblies, a wide variety of piece parts, housings, covers, and chemicals In-process inspection work may include, but is not limited to piece parts, hybrid microcircuits; and PCBAs.
Final product inspection for mechanical measurements First Article Inspections (FAI) reports. ## What you’ll do - Review documentation, inspect the product to ensure compliance with Teledyne Customer requirements - Inspect parts, sub-assemblies, and final products for conformance to specifications - Work with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing regarding the reporting of quality discrepancies - Other duties, projects, and tasks assigned ## What you need - U.S.
Citizen (required) - Comfortable using a variety of measurement tools – calipers, micrometers, pin gages, optical comparator - Able to multitask, willing to learn and cross-train in multiple areas (Incoming, In-process, / Final QA) - Able to learn a wide range of product inspections - Comfortable and able to work with a diverse workforce - Excellent communication skills - Excellent work habits -- responsible, organized, attention to detail - High School diploma or equivalent - 5-7 years of directly related experience or certified to J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610; if not already certified, ability to become IPC-A-610 certified at CIS level - 3 - 5 years’ experience performing inspections to MIL-STD-883, Methods 2010, 2017, 2032 or documents based on these criteria.
It is acceptable to have experience using other inspection criteria - Experience using low and high-power microscopes - Hands-on experience with any type of Nonconformance Report system, to create and update Nonconformance Reports.
(Agile, Arena, TIPQA, TeamCenter…) - Experience working with cross-functional teams; (Production, Inventory, Engineering, Planning) - Proficiency with standard MS Office software – Outlook (email), Excel, Word ## Additional / Preferred Qualifications - Current or prior security clearance a plus (able to be renewed) - IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certified inspector - J-STD-001 - Space addendum, (a plus) - Experience with AS9102 FAIR, First Article Inspection Report ## What we offer - Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits - 401(k) with company match and retirement plans - Paid time off - Professional development and training opportunities - Employee wellness programs and assistance resources - A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology ## What happens next Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page.
If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations. ## Salary Range $50,600.00-$67,500.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate.
Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards.
We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.
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