Software QA Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Contribution to the SQA function and infrastructure for the Digital Lithography group Develop and conduct tests in the lab to validate functionality of various software features and printed circuit boards    Review SW requirements, functional Specifications and develop detailed, comprehensive test plans and test cases. Facilitate reviews of test Plans and test execution results Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing functionality to meet release quality. Integration of software tests into the Automation test framework and documentation of the system/board test procedures Analysis of quality results and directions for process and product improvement

Education

• BE in CS, EE & Electronics related fields.
• 4 - 6 years’ experience in hands-on SQA development
• 2+ years’ experience with system level and/or hardware board test

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in software quality assurance
• Experience with Linux based embedded systems is required
• Experience in developing tests and test automation tools in Python, TCL and shell
• Some experience in automation framework development is desirable
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience using software tools and scripts to test hardware boards and systems
• Familiarity with digital circuits and communication protocols like I2C and SPI
• Experience in manufacturing automation and machine control industry is desirable
• Excellent communication and process documentation skills for developing test methodologies while working with software and hardware developers

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

We are seeking a Software SQA/System Test Engineer to join our growing team and participate in the development of a state-of-the-art digital lithography tool. The successful candidate will help drive our software and system quality by working with both the software and hardware teams on the development of Test Plans, tests and methodologies for finding problems before they surface.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.