Engineering Technician – Systems & Testing

About the role

Reports to: Software Engineering Manager. Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite).

Do you have a passion to make a hands-on impact while working with precision machinery? If so, we are looking for people who share the same passion that we do. We are seeking a highly adaptable, hands-on Engineering Technician - Systems & Testing to work at the crossroads between our hardware, software, and application engineering teams. In this role, you will apply your troubleshooting expertise to rigorously test integrated systems, uncover edge cases, and ensure product reliability. True to our hands-on culture, you will also perform essential technician duties such as getting hands-on in the lab, wiring up physical test benches, and configuring hardware setups. This position is ideal for someone with an Engineering Technology degree, or applicable real world work experience, who possesses a strong, independent "tester mindset". We are looking for a practical problem solver who takes pride in systematically breaking workflows to make products better. Whether you are a fresh graduate with a natural aptitude for troubleshooting or an experienced technologist with up to 5 years in the field, this role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of our testing processes and drive quality from the ground up. As Peak Metrology continues to expand, this entry-level role offers an ideal launching pad for your career. We provide direct hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines, giving you the foundation and flexibility to grow in several career directions within our organization. This role provides a strong foundation for long-term career advancement and cross-functional mobility within the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and conduct hands-on functional and edge-case test strategies on software and integrated hardware-software systems.
• Independently identify, document, and track bugs
• Methodically diagnose system issues to determine whether faults lie in hardware connections, software bugs, or test setup configurations.
• Build prototype rigs, wire up hardware components, configure test benches, and maintain physical lab environments
• Serve as a vital communication link between software developers, application engineers, and non-software stakeholders to ensure technical issues are clearly understood and resolved.
• Act as a first-line resource for software and hardware troubleshooting, assist internal team members by setting up lab equipment, assist with pre-sales customer part testing.
• Wear multiple hats and jump into varied operational, testing, or lab maintenance tasks as needed to keep project timelines on track.
• Develop automation tools for software testing, including integration, regression, performance and system-level validation.
• Develop test suites and scripts
• Improve and maintain our test automation systems and tools as necessary.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to participate in a multi-functional team
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics
• Comfortable working directly with hardware, performing basic wiring, utilizing lab equipment, and building physical test setups
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, a programming language such as Python or C#
• Desire to work in a small fast-paced company that is looking to grow
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (e.g., Computer, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering Technology) or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (entry level).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible if they will need sponsorship.

Benefits

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. We guarantee the quality of some of the world’s most vital products ranging from life saving medical devices to advanced electronics. As a private company, we invest our growth back into our products and people. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Our ability to develop and test software is a vital part of our organization, and each employee has a large impact on the success that we have. We work with people who are naturally driven, have high standards, and put the success of each other above themselves.