UST Designation: Lead I- Semiconductor Product Development
Requirement name: Surface Automation Validation Engineer
Who we are:
At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in over 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.
The Opportunity:
UST is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Surface Validation team. The role will focus on building robust automation frameworks, integrating test suites, and improving test efficiency for Windows-based Surface platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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)
• AI models training & fine tuning.
• 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
• Implement error handling, retry mechanisms, and automated failure notifications
• Participate in design and code reviews for validation frameworks and test automation modules
Required Skills:
• Proficiency in Python 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
• Hands-on experience with AI models training & fine tuning.
• 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
• Azure AI foundry experience is a plus
• 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
Skills
Python development, Azure AI, Cloud Foundry
Proven ability to fine-tune pre-trained models for specific tasks. - Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Azure AI Engineer Associate certification is a plus.
What we believe:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures