QA Engineer 3

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in verification and validation of complex software. You will be a key contributor on a team developing next generation solutions for our Inspection Business Unit. This position offers the unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products.

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
Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

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

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