Validation Engineer

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.