QA Engineer 3

Onto Innovation; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Metrology Business Unit in Budd Lake, NJ. You will verify and validate complex software, develop test plans, and execute automated and manual tests to ensure quality and reliability in our next-generation metrology solutions.

The role requires collaborating across software, hardware, and manufacturing teams, designing test strategies from requirements, and contributing to feature design and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing and/or systems-level testing.
• Automation framework development and scripting (Python, JavaScript).
• Windows development with the .NET platform (C#, C++) and SQL Server.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Strong debugging skills for multi-threaded environments.
• Ability to design and execute test strategies from requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements-based and system-level testing across projects and platforms.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, manufacturing and applications teams to validate software.
• Analyze and verify software requirements for testability and clarity.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for new features and products.
• Investigate, reproduce, log and escalate issues/defects.
• Develop and execute automated and manual tests, including regression, functional, and acceptance tests.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality operation.
• Participate in design and implementation of new features and functionalities.
• Perform design/code reviews for automation scripts and test cases.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies in software development.

Skills

Testing experience

Automation scripting

Windows/.NET

Multi-threading debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in CS/SE/CE/EE

Tools

Python

JavaScript

SQL Server

Git/AzureDevOps

Job description

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Software Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in verification and validation of complex software. You will be a key contributor on a team developing next generation solutions for our Metrology Business Unit.This position offers the unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Perform requirements-based and system level testing across projects and platforms ensuring quality and efficiency for Onto’s Metrology Business Unit solutions
• Cross-functional collaboration with software, hardware, manufacturing and applications teams to validate software
• Analyze and verify software requirements for testability, clarity and completeness
• Develop comprehensive test plans for new features and products
• Investigate, reproduce, log and **escalate** issues/defects
• Develop efficient test strategies (test cases and procedures) for the different sub-systems comprising the product
• Develop and execute automated and manual tests, regression, functional, and acceptance tests
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software to ensure high-quality and reliable operation
• Participate in the design and implementation of new features and functionalities
• Perform design/code reviews for all automation scripts and manual test cases, collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and other technical staff
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in software development and hardware-software integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to understand requirements and design test strategies and plans based on those requirements
• Proven experience (5+ years) in software testing and/or systems level testing for highly technical applications
• Experience developing automation frameworks or automated tests and scripting (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Excellent skillset focused on Windows development, the .NET platform (C#, C++), and relational databases (SQL Server a plus)
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and quality. Demonstrated experience debugging complex multi-threaded environments
• Ability to design and execute test strategies and plans based on requirements and functional designs
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the semiconductor industry
• Experience testing AI/ML based solutions
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, AzureDevOps) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Ability to travel both domestically (~10%) and internationally(infrequent and only when needed)

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

Base Salary Range:

$86,400.00 - $129,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).