Software QA Test Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a semiconductor equipment team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. In this role, you will help verify the performance, stability, and reliability of complex software that supports precision equipment, working closely with engineering and cross-functional partners in an Agile environment. The position offers hands-on involvement with both simulated platforms and production hardware while contributing to high-quality releases for advanced automation systems.

Responsibilities:
Create and maintain comprehensive test strategies, detailed test cases, and execution scripts for software used in real-time equipment control.
Partner with developers, systems engineers, and distributed team members to clarify requirements and confirm test readiness for new functionality.
Conduct functional, integration, end-to-end, and regression testing to evaluate software behavior across multiple operating scenarios.
Record, prioritize, and follow software defects through resolution using established issue-tracking practices and tools.
Build and enhance automated validation routines in Python to improve repeatability and broaden system-level test coverage.
Assess software performance in simulation environments as well as on physical semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Assist with equipment demonstrations, qualification activities, and customer acceptance events by validating system operation and issue resolution.
Analyze unexpected system behavior, isolate root causes, and collaborate with development teams to drive effective fixes.
Recommend and implement improvements to QA workflows, testing tools, and overall coverage to strengthen product quality.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Solid knowledge of test methodology, test case design, defect management, and software validation best practices.
Hands-on experience with Python scripting or test automation frameworks used for system or integration testing.
Familiarity with C++ applications for debugging, test development support, or understanding software behavior.
Background testing real-time, embedded, or hardware-connected systems in a technical product environment.
Understanding of Agile Scrum development practices and experience working within iterative delivery cycles.
Experience with defect tracking or test management platforms such as Jira.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

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