Engineer, Software Test Automation

Job Title

Engineer, Software Test Automation

Role Summary

The Engineer, Software Test Automation designs, develops and qualifies automated software tests for semiconductor equipment and features across functional, regression, performance and reliability domains. The role works with cross-functional engineering teams and supports product lifecycle activities, field deployment and customer troubleshooting.

Work involves close collaboration with Algorithms, Systems Engineering, Application Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Support; occasional travel to customer fabrication facilities is required.

Experience Level

Mid-level (no specific years of experience listed).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and execute functional, regression, performance and reliability tests; publish results and recommendations.
• Develop, assess and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks; determine automation feasibility for test cases.
• Create training material and document best-known methods derived from qualification results.
• Develop test cases for emerging technologies such as deep learning and machine learning.
• Collaborate technically with Algorithms, Systems Engineering, Application Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing and Customer Support across locations.
• Participate in all stages of software development, including deployment and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Use AI tools to build utilities and applications that improve testing and automation productivity.
• Represent the SQE team in product lifecycle and program meetings.

Requirements

Minimum and preferred skills and attributes:

• Must-have: Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills; self-driven and able to work effectively in a team.
• Must-have: Willingness to travel and to work across different cultures.
• Nice-to-have: Background in IC processing/semiconductor equipment.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting of automated tests.
• Nice-to-have: Experience applying AI/ML techniques in testing or tooling.

Education Requirements

Requires a Masters level degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or a related field.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.