Quality Inspector 3 - 2nd shift - US-CA-Fremont (1003), United States
$21 - $42 USD yearly
Originally posted 15 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting machined parts and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
What you'll do
- Inspect machined parts and assemblies for conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality requirements. - Develop and run ZEISS CALYPSO CMM programs and validate measurement results against drawing tolerances. - Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records to support quality control procedures, traceability, and audit readiness. - Identify, document, and report nonconforming parts and assemblies, creating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when defects are found. - Communicate inspection results, quality issues, and nonconformance findings to production teams, quality teams, engineering, and management. - Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable quality standards and requirements, including ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME Y14.5, and ANSI standards.
What you'll need
- 2-3 years of experience in a Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, or CMM Quality Inspector role. - Solid understanding of dimensional inspection, blueprint reading, GD&T, and applicable quality standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME Y14.5, and ANSI standards. - Proficient in the use of precision measuring tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, pin gauges, thread gauges, and optical comparators. - Hands-on ZEISS CMM and CALYPSO software experience, including developing inspection programs and running existing programs. - High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Associate degree in a technical field.
Skills: dimensional inspection, ZEISS CMM, CALYPSO, GD&T, non-conformance reports
This role has been open 29 days — well below the 52-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2481
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (2481 roles · 79 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 109 | 2481 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 802 | 9896 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 57 d | 52 d (+5 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: dimensional inspection, ZEISS CMM, CALYPSO, GD&T, non-conformance reports
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 399 open roles · median 77 d
- Applied Materials · 253 open roles · median 36 d
- Entegris · 232 open roles · median 35 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 109 open roles · median 57 d
- Infineon Technologies · 91 open roles · median 56 d
- onsemi · 70 open roles · median 69 d
How we counted: 2481 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 79 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.