Software Test Automation Engineer

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers, the world’s leading chipmakers, to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have three major R&D development centers in San Diego and San Jose CA as well as Wilton CT.

We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Software Test Automation Engineer to support our state of the art products. This position will be in our Software Test Automation team under Software Integration organization. The Software Integration SDET will act as an QA and Automation development engineer for EUV source software releases. This role is responsible for developing automated test cases to improve system test coverage, verifying whether the software behaves according to ASML requirements and customer expectations

Role and responsibilities

• Develop software to automate software integration, qualification tasks.

• Develop visualization dashboards to update integration, qualification status.

• Using Agile methodology to develop the software using Python.

• Creating designs and Implement code that are modular, scalable, robust and meet quality requirements.

• Provides support for software development team to create software branch, integrate to release branch.

• Integrate and Create software release candidates.

• Qualify software on virtual, simulated environments.

• Execute the defined system level test set.

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues arise during testing, raise defects and ensure the delivering project accepts ownership.

• Creates test result documents as required to support internal and external program reviews..

• Ensures successful completion of system-level testing, reliability testing, and any activity required to support a quality software release.

• Assign verdict to reliability issues.

• Ensures successful completion of system-level testing, reliability testing, and any activity required to support a quality software release.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Requires a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in science and engineering such as computer science, physics, or electrical engineering along with 2+ years of experience. Masters degree is preferred.

• Experience programming in Python is a must.

• Data analysis using Pandas and Jupyter.

• Charts/plots using matplotlib or other libraries.

• Experience with Spark/Pyspark or other big data platforms.

• Ability to write SQL queries to analyze data.

• Experience with Databricks a plus.

• QA experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with programming, scripting and test automation in Python.

• Experience working on Linux and/or Unix operating systems.

• Experience with test driven development (TDD), and/or behavior driven development (BDD) is preferred.

• Knowledge of software engineering principles.

• Analytic skills needed for initial investigation of issues found in test.

• Take initiative and take ownership of issues beyond your formal area of responsibility.

• Self-starter; self-motivator; willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with working in Agile teams.

Other information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.

• Requires frequent domestic and/or international travel dependent on company needs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level. 

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time based on business needs.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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