Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Job Summary:

The Fresher Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of quality assurance processes to ensure that products meet specified requirements and standards. This entry-level role focuses on learning and applying testing methodologies, conducting tests, and collaborating with senior QA engineers and developers to improve product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing and Validation:

• Assist in developing and executing test cases based on product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct basic functional, regression, and usability testing to identify defects in software or systems.
• Report issues or bugs identified during testing to the QA lead or development team.

Defect Documentation:

• Document identified defects clearly and accurately using defect-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Verify fixes for resolved defects and perform retesting as required.

Learning and Process Adherence:

• Learn and follow established QA processes and testing methodologies under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
• Participate in training sessions to understand QA tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Support the QA team in maintaining compliance with organizational quality standards.

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed test logs and records of executed test cases and their results.
• Assist in preparing basic test reports summarizing findings and progress.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with developers, designers, and other QA team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Participate in team discussions and brainstorming sessions to improve product quality.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with manual testing techniques and basic knowledge of automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and document software issues.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Basic certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Foundation Level) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Experience:

• No prior experience required; internships or academic projects related to software testing are beneficial.

Key Focus Areas:

• Automated Manufacturing Systems

• Understanding the basics of robots, conveyors, and other automated systems used in manufacturing processes.

• Quality Control and Monitoring

• Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of quality control measures to ensure adherence to production standards.

• SCADA and PLC Programming

• Learning foundational concepts of SCADA and PLC programming and their role in industrial equipment monitoring and control.

Tools and Technologies:

• Exposure to defect-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Postman, Selenium) and version control systems (e.g., Git) is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse project teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Commitment to adhering to organizational standards and delivering high-quality results.