Senior Software Test Engineer; m​/f​/d

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI)is a globally operating company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

With around 1,400 employees, three research and development centers, and 31 locations worldwide, we deliver valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological disciplines – including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms – to develop hardware and software solutions that measure virtually every modern computer chip in the world. Nova looks down to the atomic level, gains unique insights through dimensional, material, and chemical metrology, and provides customers with actionable data.

This enables us to tackle critical challenges with differentiated solutions. Our exceptional, people-focused, and innovation-driven corporate culture ensures that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of what is technologically possible.

Sentronics Metrology GmbH
was recently acquired by Nova and is a leading company in the field of high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of experience in developing state-of-the-art metrology systems. The integration of Sentronics is already well underway. Sentronics is now a permanent part of the Nova family and shares the same values: innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The combination of Nova’s global presence and Sentronics’ advanced technology and expertise creates a unique platform for growth and innovation. As part of Nova, Sentronics will fully benefit from the exciting opportunities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

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Senior) Software Test Engineer (m/f/d) at Sentronics Metrology (a Nova Company) you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance and robustness of our software stack. You’ll collaborate closely with software developers and system engineers to define and drive test activities across multiple layers: from automated unit and integration testing to hands‑on validation on the actual optical measurement equipment.

We are looking for creative minds with high ambitions who see the seemingly impossible as a challenge and love to achieve innovative breakthroughs in a global, multidisciplinary team.

Please submit your application in German and English.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining test concepts and processes for automated and manual test solutions
• Executing system level and integration tests on complete optical metrology systems in a lab environment
• Developing and running tests across multiple layers, including application logic, device communication, data processing, and user interfaces
• Defining test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new features and upcoming software or system releases
• Analyzing, diagnosing, and performing root cause investigation in environments where software, hardware, and firmware interact – cause investigation
• Working closely with Software, Hardware, and cross functional R&D teams to enhance testability, integration workflows, and overall system quality
• Driving the adoption of best practices in test engineering, software validation, and system-level quality assurance
• Contributing to the development of a scalable, robust, and future ready test infrastructure for complex mechatronic and optoelectronic systems

• Strong academic background with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in test engineering, ideally with a focus on automated software testing
• Solid understanding of complex systems involving software, hardware, firmware, and device interfaces
• Hands‑on experience validating integrated systems and real hardware
• Structured, analytical, and quality driven working style with strong root cause analysis capability-driven working style with strong cause analysis
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary R&D teams
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• Financial Wellbeing: Receive a tax- and duty-free cash bonus of €100 per month to use flexibly through…