Associate / Technical Lead, Software Test Automation

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

QA Automation Engineer - Chennai, India

Experience Required: Minimum 5 -7 years in QA Automation

Join the Global Service Support (GSS) Organization, headquartered in Milpitas, CA—a dynamic team driving service excellence across Service Sales & Marketing, Spares Supply Chain, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. GSS partners closely with field teams and customers to ensure optimal performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services.

Our Services Include:

• Proactive tool performance management
• Expertise in optics, image processing, and motion control
• 24/7 global technical support and knowledge systems
• A robust global parts network

The GSS Engineering team is focused on building data systems that enhance diagnostics and predictive maintenance. These systems monitor KLA equipment in semiconductor fabs, transforming data into actionable insights through visualizations, analytics, and alerts. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and shape the future of KLA’s data analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using C#
• Build robust automation scripts for web applications using Selenium
• Automate REST APIs with tools like RestSharp , including validation of status codes and payloads
• Integrate SQL -based database validations using tools like pgAdmin and MongoDB
• Embed test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Conduct functional , regression , and integration testing across platforms
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Use Git for version control and maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented code

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in QA automation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts
• Experience with defect/feature tracking systems such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
• Self-driven with a passion for learning new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5-7 years

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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