Automation Engineer - Surface Validation

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, debugging, triage, integrating test suites, and improving test efficiency for Windows‑based Surface platforms.

• 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 Dev Ops)
• 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

• 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 Dev Ops 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

Location:

Washington

Range: $72,000 - $108,000 per year

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.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.