Validation 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

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We are looking for a highly talented and motivated SW QA Validation Engineer to join our team, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of cutting-edge solutions for semiconductor manufacturing process diagnostics and control.

What’s in it for you?

Joining Applied Materials means becoming part of a strong, stable, and innovative company that truly values its people. You will work on complex systems with diverse components, playing a significant role in the development of the most advanced systems in the semiconductor industry. This position offers great opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact.

Our Group:

Development group of multidisciplinary products that develops software solutions to control and manage semiconductor manufacturing tools and automate chip manufacturing processes. Our products integrate complex software capabilities with diverse hardware components.

What you'll be doing:

• Work within a team focused on developing software features and hardware-related components
• Lead the SW validation and holistic testing of complex systems involving both hardware and software components and define qualification strategies
• Define and review software test plans based on requirements, customer use cases, and risk assessment
• Execute manual tests in both virtual and physical environments
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting across SW and HW interfaces
• Ensure quality assurance throughout all phases of development
• Review spec requirements to ensure clarity and influence effective development and coverage planning
• Analyze test results, summarize findings, and communicate quality status, risks, and readiness to stakeholders
• Contribute to automation development processes and define test flows for automation
• Work closely with software engineers and other diverse interfaces to enhance product quality and reliability
  
  

What you should have?

• At least 3 Years of experience as a SW QA or Validation Engineer in multidisciplinary products
• Proven experience in qualifying integrated SW and HW systems
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Self-learner who thrives in complex, evolving technical environments
• Automation mindset with ability to define test flows and contribute to automation development
• Familiarity with test design at integration and system levels, including risk-based planning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in English
  
  

Advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field or a certified QA course diploma
• Experience Working in a global or large-scale High-tech company
• Experience Working in an Agile environment
• Experience in defining test flows for automation
• Familiarity with test management tools (Jira and Xray)
• Knowledge of SEMI standards and semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Coding/scripting skills (Python, C#, or similar) for test automation and data analysis
  
  

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:

Not Specified

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.