Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation)

Company OverviewKLA 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 in 2019 we invested 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.Group/DivisionThe Global Service Support Organization (GSS) 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 GSS 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.The Global Service Support Organization (GSS) 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 GSS 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.The GSS organization''s Engineering group develops data systems for improved diagnostics and predictive maintenance. These monitor the performance of fleets of KLA equipment in semiconductor fabrication plant environments. They collect, transform, and store data. They provide visualizations, recommendations based on analytics, and alerts. This position offers outstanding opportunities to interact with a wide variety of engineers and KLA system health data, and shape the future of KLA data analytics!ResponsibilitiesWork with team members during software product life cycle to ensure test requirements are understood, documented and considered in the software designCreate and drive test protocols for a diverse set of equipment input data including developing and using automated scripts wherever possibleWork with software, hardware, service, applications, and marketing groups as neededReport bugs found during execution, assist with reproduction and debugs to understand root cause, verify bug fixes provided by the development team, raise if not fixedBasic QualificationsExperience testing applications written in languages such as C, Python, and JavaScriptStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to craft and execute effective acceptance tests including functionality performance and usability verificationAbility to develop and update automated test scripts/programs - Experience with Automation tools such as CypressAbility to make clear and concise descriptions of identified quality issues and steps to reproduce themExperience work with a defect/feature tracking system such as Azure DevOps, JIRAExperience with CI/CD PipelinesMotivated to learn new skills independentlyCreativity in solving problemsDesired:Experience with any of the following technical areas is helpful:Developing and executing effective software test plans for an application that has shipped to a customer and/or run in productionSoftware configuration control management experienceProject planning and task estimationBasics of statistics, data analytics, and machine learningSemiconductor fabrication and associated metrologyMinimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years , Master''s Level Degree or work experience of 2 years , Bachelor''s Level Degree or work experience of 3 yearsCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required where permitted by law. KLA will consider reasonable accommodation as provided by applicable law. Please note that accommodation may not be possible where vaccination is required for an essential function of the position, including for international travel or customer site access.The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, financial planning benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, family care and bonding leave.KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] to request accommodation.

Created: 2025-11-15