Role description

Automation Engineer - Surface Validation

Lead I - Semiconductor Product Validation

UST is searching for a Validation Engineer to join the Surface Validation team. The role will focus on Low memory performance testing, debug, triage, integrating test suites, and improving test efficiency for Windows-based Surface platforms.

The opportunity:
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Python and C for hardware and software validation
• Integrate automation into existing test frameworks and CI pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps)
• Automate test execution, log collection, result parsing, and report generation
• Collaborate with validation, firmware, and driver teams to expand test coverage and triage failures
• Improve reliability and scalability of test environments by introducing modular, reusable code
• Support debugging of automation issues and maintain testbed configurations

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• Required Skills:
• Proficiency in Python and C for test automation
• Strong understanding of Windows OS, drivers, and hardware interfaces
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., pytest, MSTest, NUnit)
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines and Git-based workflows
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in lab environments with validation teams
• Desired Skills:
• Experience in hardware validation or embedded test automation
• Knowledge of USB, display, power, or input device validation is a plus
• Exposure to scripting for firmware flashing or device provisioning
• Qualification:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in automation development for validation or QA roles

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Compensation Range: $72,000-$108,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

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