Associate / Technical Lead, Software Test Automation

Role Overview: Join the Global Service Support (GSS) Organization, headquartered in Milpitas, CA, a dynamic team driving service excellence across Service Sales & Marketing, Spares Supply Chain, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. GSS partners closely with field teams and customers to ensure optimal performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. The GSS Engineering team focuses on building data systems that enhance diagnostics and predictive maintenance for KLA equipment in semiconductor fabs, transforming data into actionable insights through visualizations, analytics, and alerts. This role presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and shape the future of KLAs data analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using C# - Build robust automation scripts for web applications using Selenium - Integrate SQL-based database validations using tools like pgAdmin and MongoDB - Embed test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins - Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing across platforms - Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage - Use Git for version control and maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented code Qualifications Required: - Minimum 5-7 years of experience in QA automation - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts - Experience with defect/feature tracking systems such as Azure DevOps or JIRA - Self-driven with a passion for learning new technologies - Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset Additional Details: KLA offers a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package designed to reflect the commitment to an inclusive environment while providing benefits that meet the diverse needs of employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Be cautious of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activities. KLA does not ask for any financial compensation for interviews or employment considerations and does not work with recruiters who charge fees on behalf of KLA. Ensure legitimacy of job postings by checking KLAs Careers website and confirm the authenticity of communications by contacting talent.acquisition@kla.com for verification. Your privacy and information security are taken very seriously at KLA.,