Technical Lead, Software Test Automation

Company Overview

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

The selected Software QA Engineer will join a world-class software team to plan, manage, execute, and report results for all qualification activities for the team. They will be an effective team player and leader that will be responsible for the quality of all released products. They will be a strong process advocate with an acute attention to detail and desire to continually improve the Qualification process. They must be able to partner with other functional teams to resolve quality issues quickly.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Qualification of new and existing products and features (functional/requirements based, regression, performance, reliability). This includes designing and qualifying, publishing results and recommendations in the form of training material, best known methods
• Ability to understand and develop test cases in new technologies like Deep Learning, machine learnings etc.
• Ability to technically interact with Algorithms, System Engineering, Application Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing, Customer Support team for various requirements across the globe. Interact with cross locational teams.
• Ability to assess automation feasibility of the test cases
• Script the test cases to automatically execute the tests
• Participate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites. Represent SQE team in product life cycle and key program meetings
  
  
  

Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand customer use cases, for deploying SW and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Master's Level Degree in CS or related fields
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skill. Must also be self-driven, yet a strong team player
• Background in IC processing/Semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools is a plus
• Must be desiring to travel and enjoy working in other cultures.
  
  
  

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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