Validation Engineer (Software QA Engineer)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Rehovot,ISR

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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What’s in it for you?

As a key member, you will help develop our products by ensuring our applications are stable and perform well. You will be part of a strong team, which is a great opportunity to learn and develop your skills and have a direct impact on the product’s success.

Our Group:

We are responsible for developing new capabilities for scanning electron microscope (SEM) tool for semiconductor production manufacturing.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with Product Development and customers to ensure requirements meet their needs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for new software projects maintain quality standards for company products.
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases at both code and system levels, ensuring full coverage of requirements and specifications.
• Perform various types of tests, including new functionality, regression, performance, and scheduled nightly runs.
• Maintain documentation of test plans and test results to assist in debugging and software modification.
• Analyze test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues and ensure seamless integration of software into scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing workflows.
• Work independently in the field with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
  

What should you have?

• A bachelor's degree or practical engineer in one of the scientific fields
• At least 5 years of experience in software quality assurance
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong technical skills in software testing and quality assurance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of software development life cycle
  
  

Advantages:

• Proven experience and productivity gains from using AI tools.
• Solid understanding of coverage techniques in Agile software development.
• Experience working in a global company or large-scale high-tech organization.
• Ability to define test flows for automation development.
• Familiarity with Jira and Xray.
  
  

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.