QA Engineer 3

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, MA

6d•$96,800 - $145,200

About The Position

Onto Innovation is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in verification and validation of complex software and will be a key contributor to the development of next-generation solutions for the Inspection Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where contributions directly impact product success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience in software development, IT, or technical support services.
Ability to understand requirements and design test strategies and plans based on those requirements
Proven experience (~5 years) in software testing and/or systems level testing for highly technical applications
Experience in scripting (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience testing client/server solutions
Excellent skillset focused on Windows development, the .NET platform (C#, C++), and relational databases (SQL Server a plus)
Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and quality. Demonstrated experience debugging complex multi-threaded environments
Ability to design and execute test strategies and plans based on requirements and functional designs
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the semiconductor industry
Experience testing AI/ML based solutions
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, AzureDevOps) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
Ability to travel both domestically (~10%) and internationally (infrequent and only when needed)

Responsibilities

Perform requirements-based and system level testing across projects and platforms ensuring quality and efficiency for Onto's Inspection Business Unit solutions
Cross-functional collaboration with software, hardware, manufacturing and applications teams to validate software
Analyze and verify software requirements for testability, clarity and completeness
Develop comprehensive test plans for new features and products
Investigate, reproduce, log and escalate issues/defects
Develop efficient test strategies (test cases and procedures) for the different sub-systems comprising the product
Develop and execute automated and manual tests, regression, functional, and acceptance tests
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software to ensure high-quality and reliable operation
Participate in the design and implementation of new features and functionalities
Perform design/code reviews for all automation scripts and manual test cases, collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and other technical staff
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in software development and hardware-software integration