Software System Test Engineer - ASML Netherlands B.V.

Introduction to the job

ASML’s Digital Platform with its application is becoming critical in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Software system level testing is a very important step in the development process of our products and ensures that the system meets specifications. The System Test Engineer is a key participant in the system level test process and provides important input to the product release decision making process.

Role and responsibilities

As a Software System Test Engineer you are a member of the Digital Platform System Test & Integration team. You define, create, execute and report on system level tests. You perform mainly manual regression testing. Together with the Test Architect, you define the tests that need to be executed to verify the functionality and performance of our products. While executing the system tests, you detect and register issues. You work with development teams in diagnosing the issues and re-testing solutions.

You report the issues found and enable the product teams to judge the impact and risks of the issues. Lead time and test quality are important; you continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectivity of your work. The Quality & Integration team is close to 20 people and follows an Agile/Kanban way of working. 

You perform the following tasks:

•  Software baseline validation
  • Execute the basic regression test on the software baseline
• Quality check of the project deliverables
  • Contribute to requirement reviews with respect to testability
  • Review project input documents (project test report, process conformance)
  • Provide a quality verdict of the delivered software; accept/reject deliverables
• Execute the alpha test of new software packages
  • Execute alpha tests
  • Report issues
  • Write test reports, submit issue tickets
• Process improvement
  • Suggest process/tooling improvements where necessary
• Test automation
• Test system maintenance
  • Make sure the test systems are in a good state and solve issues where needed

ASML is a successful Dutch high-tech enterprise that produces complex lithography systems used by chip manufacturers in the production of integrated circuits. ASML is at the cutting edge of this technology and delivers systems to all the world's leading chip manufacturers. ASML's employees are among the most creative talents in the fields of physics, mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering and software. Every day they collaborate in close-knit multidisciplinary teams in which members listen to and learn from one another and exchange ideas. It is the ideal environment for professional development and personal growth. ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

Our employees are our strength, and together we want to get the most out of them. That starts with offering attractive terms of employment that meet your needs. According to our employees, the personal attention at the client makes all the difference.

You can expect:

• Varied work content due to the diversity in technologies, markets and projects
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Flexible working hours of 32 - 40 hours per week in combination with working from home or in the office.
• An open culture that focuses on collaboration, learning and having fun
• An innovative work environment

Education and experience

Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology.

• You have between 3-7 years of experience as a Software Tester in a complex software development organization. For this role we are only looking to hire a senior experienced Tester;
• You are ISTQB certified (advanced level);
•  You like to perform manual and automatic testing;
• You have experience in automating testcases and with several test techniques. 

Skills

You are flexible, result driven, have a “make it happen attitude”, are a good communicator and a self starter. You have an eye for detail and are accurate in the work execution. You can combine pragmatism in execution with a structural process approach.