1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA • Private
In-State Tuition
$51,832
Enrollment
4,550
An associate tester is a professional who is trained and possesses in-depth knowledge about testing the software or hardware. With the boom in the information technology sector, there is an ample number of opportunities available for associate tester/engineers. The main associate test engineer's responsibilities are to test the software hardware thoroughly by eliminating the technical issues to achieve maximum quality standards.
Test engineers are most commonly associated with either electrical or computer engineering. However, they may be found in every sector where a product is formed and needs to be tested for its quality standards. Thus, they are extremely important for ensuring the success of any organization.
They require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a relevant field from an accredited university. The work hours are standard normally lasting for forty to forty-five hours per week. However, they may be extended depending on the situation, like if there is any technical problem, they may need to resolve it as soon as possible to ensure the smooth flow of work.
