Software Test Architect

Introduction

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Job Mission

The EUV source team in San Diego operates in a fast-paced, uniquely innovative and challenging environment to create new-to-industry solutions with rapid productization to support an aggressive commercialization plan for the EUV lithography technology within ASML. The complexity of the EUV source makes for exciting and challenging demands on the Software Engineering department manager’s team members. They are engaged in all phases of software development and integration involving sophisticated control algorithms implemented in real-time embedded software executing on multiple high speed computers, all working under extremely challenging dynamic conditions to produce stable EUV light.

We are looking for a Software Test Architect / Lead Software Test Engineer who has a passion for testing software for a distributed control system.  Join ASML and you will be joining a team that operates in a fast-paced, uniquely innovative and challenging environment to create new-to-industry solutions with rapid productization to support an aggressive commercialization plan for the EUV technology within ASML.  

The Software Test Architect will work with software architects, function architects, software test engineers and software developers. This role will be instrumental in software test automation roadmap, test automation framework, and requirements reviews and validations. Additionally, this role will be instrumental in developing and implementing a strategy to expand test coverage on virtual and physical test benches utilizing simulators and emulators to replicate the real world environment of the EUV Source. This strategy will include defining test plans and test cases for the a range of tests spanning from unit to full system tests and including both full coverage and also smoke tests. This will also require close collaboration with the functional team on the definition of multiple plant models that are able to support positive and negative test cases.

You will help other software test engineers determine the best test approach to ensure that delivered controls and software sub-systems meets all its functional requirements, by helping delivering automated test capabilities, employing best in class software quality management tools, ensuring complete software test coverage with the ultimate goal being the superior quality and on-time delivery of the controls and software sub-systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze existing test coverage and provide test roadmap input and be accountable that the documented goals in the areas of test coverage and test effectiveness are met.
• Serve as a technical expert and leader for both the software and functional teams.
• Develop test strategy, test cases and test plans to allow delivery of  fully tested and high quality controls and software sub-systems for all EUV projects.
• Develop test scripts (Python) for mechatronic systems, embedded control systems with complex algorithm software and data intensive systems with complex diagnostic and communication interfaces (EtherCAT, Profinet, TCP/IP).
• Instrumental in developing automated tests that support various levels of testing of the product software – smoke, functional, regression and validation tests.
• Determine means and then develop enhanced capability in testing environment that allows issues to be found during testing in a simulated/emulated environment rather than testing on the actual product.
• Insure that plant models for both simulators and emulators are fit for purpose to support positive and negative test cases and that the necessary software infrastructure is in place to fully automate all test cases.
• Participate in software requirements, architecture and design reviews to provide testability input and to derive complex test scenarios.
• Ability to trace hardware and network connectivity issues, and use basic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and pulse generators.
• Participates in the screening and selection of team members and in the mentoring of  new team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Requires Minimum of BS in Computer Science, or other related engineering or science fields.  MS or Ph.D in relevant field is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years in software test or development role.
• Experience in leadership or test architecture for a complex multi-processor distributed control system, with demonstrated experience and skills to match the duties and responsibilities for this role is a plus.

Skills

• Strong Python knowledge, Object Oriented Design principles and Test development for a complex distributed control system that has embedded and non-embedded elements.
• Ability to develop automated tests, test strategy, test cases and test plans to allow delivery of  fully tested and high quality controls and software for the distributed sub-systems and system as a whole.
• Ability to handle aggressive deadlines with agility and results driven approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems.
• Ability to follow a Software Development Process that includes elements of planning, estimation, gathering and analyzing requirements, developing concepts and designs, implementation, developing and executing test plans’ and engaging in work product reviews.
• Ability to interact effectively with other team members as well as individuals in other disciplines and organizations. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA .  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• 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.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.            

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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.

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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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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