Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Functional area:
Engineering
Country:
United States
City:
Haverhill
Company name:
Edwards Vacuum, LLC
Date of posting:
Sep 30, 2024
This role will be part of the engineering organization within CTIP. Under the direction of senior engineering/R&D staff , this team member will be responsible for software testability and test success. You will design test plans, document software defects, and identify problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Responsibilities:
- Define and create Test Suites containing Test Cases based on the product software requirements that exercise fully the software functionality and reliability. Ensure that Test Suite complies to the expected behavior of the customer application.
- Work in a cross functional environment to gather input from development and applications teams for user stories and test case scenarios.
- Execute test suites and test cases to ensure that software application is thoroughly verified and validated through manual and automated methods.
- Perform testing of new product features in addition to executing regression of existing features and identify areas of improvement.
- Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
- Document software defects and potential software improvements, using the DevOps bug tracking system.
- Collaborate with development teams to communicate bug reports, providing detailed informationon defect occurrences and potential solutions.
- Submit, prioritize, track, and verify any defects throughout the product software development lifecycle.
- Create supporting tests scripts, software tools, and documentation to facilitate automated testing that reduces test execution time and increases test code coverage.
- Provide reporting on SQA test progress against project milestones to Project managers
- Provide cross functional support for submitted customer issues and field service investigations.
- Learn and understand PC Haverhill Cryogenic and Refrigeration product lines at a system and module level.
- Learn and understand the various embedded software applications requirements, functionality and interactions.
- Participates in Agile/SCRUM exercises such as standup, grooming, planning, and retrospective, to ensure the team is working effectively and managing its work.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
In support of our new technology development of cryogenic systems used in semiconductor and industrial applications, we are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQAE) to play a crucial role in the product software development life cycle for PC Haverhill Cryogenic and Refrigeration product lines. You will ensure quality in mission-critical product releases for any SQA actions on the New Product Development (NPD) and active support for Sustaining teams.
- BS degree in EE, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience working in a related role. Experience with SQA tools and processes.
- Required experience with various testing strategies including regression, functional, acceptance, smoke, integration, black box, white box, exploratory, ad hoc, performance, stress, and load.
- Required experience evaluating software and products and delivering effective test plans, test suites, and test cases.
- Must have ability to evaluate and develop code to assist in test execution.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have ability to work closely with developers as well as small teams to complete tasks.
- Desired to have proactive, self-motivated approach to solving problems. Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment is a plus.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- A friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity
- Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
- New challenges and new things to learn every day
- Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
- An excellent remuneration & benefits package - including competitive salary, a medical plan and achievable variable compensation structure
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.