Careers

Title: Software Engineer

Reports to: Principal Software Engineer

Position Summary

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. 

You will have an opportunity to make a difference everyday at Peak Metrology. We have a focus on building metrology equipment for high-tech customers and specialize in surface metrology and inspection. We have a globally recognized customer base in semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, automotive, and medical devices.

This position will manage the development of semi-custom, Windows-based applications for metrology machine automation. Working closely with the product team, this position will be responsible for creating and expanding applications for use by end-users of high-end, automated inspection systems.

Essential Functions

• Architect, develop, and maintain a scalable framework (library and graphical level) for factory automation applications
• Work with APIs and SDKs from various metrology software and hardware manufacturers to create seamless and coordinated functionality of multiple types of hardware
• Deploy code via install wizard to allow end-users to upgrade for new features
• Review help file documentation for accuracy and clarity

• Interact with customers to define application requirements
• Stay up to date with latest applicable technologies
• Estimate development effort for new features and functionality
• Maintenance of existing codebase 

• Develop and direct software system testing procedures
• Collaborate with product team and department manager to create/maintain a development schedule 

Additional Duties

• Occasional travel (international and domestic) to refine custom application requirements
• As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to keep code clean, organized, and well-commented
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Experience with Wix Toolset or InstallShield for code deployment
• Multithreaded programming
• Demonstrate understanding and use of software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to participate in a multi-functional team 
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and independent business arm 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years software industry experience, 2+ years working with .NET technologies. Thorough knowledge of an object-oriented (e.g., C#) programming language
• Experience with UI design (e.g., WPF Framework)
• Experience with the MVVM design pattern (IOC and DI are a plus)
• Experience using Git for version control
• Experience with Unit/Integration/Regression testing utilizing MSTest
• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, or similar major from an accredited college or university.

What You’ll Love About Us

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. As a private company, we invest this growth back into our products and people. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Finally, software development is a vital part of our organization and you will be treated as such.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring an Applications Support Engineer to work out of our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

An Application Support Engineer manages our customer use cases of machinery built for surface metrology processes. This position works closely with our customers and internal engineering resources to solve application-specific metrology challenges. Once the application is solved and the machines are built, this position helps customers install the equipment at their facility, train the customers how to use it, and also support ongoing application use over the life of the machinery.

Essential Functions

• Be the expert in using and applying our equipment and software to solve customer-specific challenges
• Review customer documentation and analyze customer applications
• Interact with customers to define application requirements
• Assist in testing and qualifying customer parts by measuring them on in-house lab’s metrology equipment
• Work with sales and engineering groups to quote customer machinery and assist in the sales process
• Front and back-end customer support regarding machine hardware, software, and measurement processes
• Install and support equipment onsite at customer facilities worldwide, primarily in North America and Europe (travel up to 40%)
• While traveling this role refines customer application requirements pre-sales, participates in the machine installation and user training, and in some cases supports existing machines that are already in the field
• Customer training on equipment use

Additional Duties

• As assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer application and equipment support experience, preferably with metrology equipment and/or automation equipment
• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is preferred 
• Hands on electrical and mechanical experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting machinery
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong PC skills and the ability to use Google Suite products
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to participate in a multi-functional team
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and growing business 

What You’ll Love About Us

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. This growth also means that we will continue to invest in our products and people. This leads to many opportunities for you to make an impact and learn new skills. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Finally, we have built our business around our employees and strive to create a culture of excitement and inclusion that builds the future of work for our people. 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance