SQA Engineer II will plan, design, and execute system-level testing for each release cycle, reviewing requirements and designs to identify defects early. The role requires creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing functional and regression testing on equipment, and analyzing defects in Jira with clear documentation and reproduction steps. Responsibilities include collaborating with development teams to triage and verify fixes, extracting release data via SQL to generate quality metrics, and estimating testing effort based on scope and risk. The engineer will also mentor junior QA staff, propose process improvements, and use AI tools to enhance test planning and defect analysis.

SQA Engineer I will plan, design, document, and execute system-level testing for each release cycle, following Cohu's software development process and requirements. The role involves creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing manual and automated testing on production-representative equipment, and identifying/documenting software defects in Jira with clear evidence and reproducible steps. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to triage and verify fixes, extract and analyze release data using SQL, and communicate quality metrics and risk to stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes mentoring SQA Technicians, evaluating testing practices for improvement, and leveraging AI tools responsibly to enhance test efficiency.