We are looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a semiconductor equipment team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. In this role, you will help verify the performance, stability, and reliability of complex software that supports precision equipment, working closely with engineering and cross-functional partners in an Agile environment. The position offers hands-on involvement with both simulated platforms and production hardware while contributing to high-quality releases for advanced automation systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and maintain comprehensive test strategies, detailed test cases, and execution scripts for software used in real-time equipment control.<br>• Partner with developers, systems engineers, and distributed team members to clarify requirements and confirm test readiness for new functionality.<br>• Conduct functional, integration, end-to-end, and regression testing to evaluate software behavior across multiple operating scenarios.<br>• Record, prioritize, and follow software defects through resolution using established issue-tracking practices and tools.<br>• Build and enhance automated validation routines in Python to improve repeatability and broaden system-level test coverage.<br>• Assess software performance in simulation environments as well as on physical semiconductor manufacturing equipment.<br>• Assist with equipment demonstrations, qualification activities, and customer acceptance events by validating system operation and issue resolution.<br>• Analyze unexpected system behavior, isolate root causes, and collaborate with development teams to drive effective fixes.<br>• Recommend and implement improvements to QA workflows, testing tools, and overall coverage to strengthen product quality.