Validation Engineer (Software QA Engineer)

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We are looking for a highly skilled and detailed-oriented Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our dynamic team of building next generation application to control and manage our products.

What’s in it for you?

As a key member, you will help develop our products by ensuring our applications are stable and perform well. You will be part of a strong team, which is a great opportunity to learn and develop your skills and have a direct impact on the product’s success.

Our Group

We are responsible for developing new capabilities for scanning electron microscope (SEM) tool for semiconductor production manufacturing.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with Product Development and customers to ensure requirements meet their needs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for new software projects maintain quality standards for company products.
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases at both code and system levels, ensuring full coverage of requirements and specifications.
• Perform various types of tests, including new functionality, regression, performance, and scheduled nightly runs.
• Create an efficient working environment by leveraging automation scripts to streamline and simplify testing tasks.
• Maintain documentation of test plans and test results to assist in debugging and software modification.
• Analyze test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues and ensure seamless integration of software into scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing workflows.
• Work independently in the field with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Stay up to date with the latest software testing trends and technologies.

What should you have?

• A bachelor's degree or practical engineer in one of the scientific fields
• At least 3 years of experience in software quality assurance
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong technical skills in software testing and quality assurance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of software development life cycle

Advantages

• Proven experience and productivity gains from using AI tools.
• Solid understanding of coverage techniques in Agile software development.
• Experience working in a global company or large-scale high-tech organization.
• Ability to define test flows for automation development.
• Familiarity with Jira and Xray.

Who are we?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

No

Relocation Eligible

No

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.