Software QA Test Engineer

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.
• 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.