Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes.
We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.
Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring.
With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements.
The Role
As a Software Tester Intern, you’ll be working on a team of highly skilled Software Test Engineers.
With oversight and guidance from your manager and assigned mentor, you’ll be responsible for testing application software and embedded firmware on complex facility management systems and instruments throughout the product lifecycle.
This involves development and execution of software test protocols, defect tracking and working with developers to resolve issues.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Participating in and contributing to the entire software development life cycle process.
Testing software and firmware.
Developing, documenting, and executing manual and automated tests and report test results.
Reporting defects with a high level of detail to the software engineers.
Providing support of software products by investigating and verifying reported defects.
Creating and updating automated test suites as needed.
Communicating the progress of testing activities and any blocking issues.
Applying strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues.
Qualifications:
Currently Pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field as a third- or fourth-year student or enrolled in a graduate program required
Programming skills in one or more programming languages (Java, Python) required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear oral and written communication skills, especially technical writing
Proactively prioritize and organize work
Self-directed and also able to collaborate as part of a cross-functional team
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Understanding of software development and software test principles preferred
Familiarity with Web Services (RESTful APIs) preferred
Experience with IntelliJ or other IDE’s preferred
An aptitude for learning new technologies preferred
The Nuts and Bolts
Location - This is an “in-office” position 25 – 50% of the time with COVID precautions being taken.
The location of this position is in Boulder, CO.
The other 50% - 75% of the time you may work from home.
This is a 40 hour per week full-time position for the 2024 summer (3 months).
Local candidates only.
Pay Range
$25 per hour
How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy)
Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area.
We will evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we try to make competitive offers between the minimum and around the midpoint of the range.
This allows the new employee room for future merit increases during review cycles.
There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint.
The decision to do so will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.
Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.
Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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