Specialist, Software Quality Engineering

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer with 10+ years of hands‑on experience in both Manual and Automated Software Testing. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, fast learner, and capable of navigating dynamic schedules, evolving requirements, and cross‑functional collaboration within a complex semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end‑to‑end testing activities for key project features as an individual contributor.
• Perform a balanced mix of Manual and Automation testing for software and hardware-integrated products.
• Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop high‑quality Automated Test Scripts using C#/.NET for Windows desktop and application environments.
• Design comprehensive test cases based on strong testing principles and engineering methodologies.
• Mentor junior team members; provide guidance, training, and support for improving overall test maturity.
• Participate actively in the product development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, test design, execution, defect reproduction (field/internal), and regression testing.
• Work with global teams across multiple time zones for integrated software/hardware testing and deployments.
• Support deployment validation (onsite/remote) and contribute to root‑cause analysis of complex defects.
• Apply industry best practices to ensure delivery of robust, high‑quality software products.

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/MS/MCA/M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of strong software testing experience across manual and automation domains.
• Strong expertise in Test Engineering, Test Case Design, and QA fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience in C#/.NET automation for Windows desktop or application testing (preferred).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, software engineering concepts, and system-level thinking.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive quality focus across teams.
• Willingness to travel to Denmark, USA and other customer places on short assignments.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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