Software Development Careers
Peak Metrology in a nutshell
We are an equipment manufacturer that focuses on precision measurement machinery. This equipment is geared towards measurement processes on the micro-scale. In other words, what we do cannot be seen by human eye, but shows up vividly when our tools are in action.
We were born within a larger 500+ person motion control and automation company, Aerotech Inc. Some of our employees are from Aerotech originally, bringing 40 years of equipment experience, and others were hired from the surrounding industry to form a well rounded team.
We strive to be a progressive company. Especially for the manufacturing space. You will find personal flexibility and balance in working with us. Especially when it comes to remote work, time off, and daily working hours.
Top 3 reasons to develop software at Peak Metrology
#1
You will have some of the highest impact projects in the company.
Software development is critical to the success we’ve had at Peak Metrology. We will continue to invest in software development as a cornerstone of our company, and our developers share that vision with the rest of the team.
Make an impact
- Your effort has a company level impact
- Your successes are felt by the whole team
- Your voice is important and will be heard
#2
You will have immediate feedback on the work that you put in.
We build real-world machines that are controlled by the software you develop. There is something to be said about building something that can be touched, and where people interfacing with the software impacts something physical.
Your work is seen
- Your code enables the end user directly
- Your software drives the machine capability
- You will see your software in action
#3
Our team culture and strive for growth means more opportunity for all.
We are a small core team of high-performers, and we all benefit from helping each other. Our team size allows us to align our financial and emotional goals tightly. This means that everyone is on the same page.
Continued growth and success
- Bonus programs engage the whole team
- Growth in responsibilities is encouraged
- Join us from the start for even more reward
What you will be doing at Peak Metrology
Our software team writes semi-custom windows applications. Generally in C# using WFP Framework. You will develop software that is deployed on physical machines composed of measurement and automation equipment. Everything from backend functionality of the software to user interface design will be in your purview. Your software will be user tested by our engineering team before it is deployed to any customers.
Additionally, there is an opportunity for you to work hand-in-hand with our customers. Either remotely or on-site at their facilities if that is something that interests you.
Contribute towards products that impact our daily lives
Ever wonder how your cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices are inspected for manufacturability? Or how medical devices are qualified? We build the machines that measure these types of every day technologies. Our customers are Fortune 500 companies, and helping them solve big challenges drives the entire team at Peak Metrology with a purpose.
Example of a machine using the in-house developed software interface
Software interface demonstration - measurement sensor machinery
What is it like to work at Peak Metrology?
"Fast paced, but with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability."
We build a variety of equipment, and software applications are the bridge between the machinery and the users. There is a good mix between standard products and custom tools for individual customers. This provides a diverse project base to work on. However, it is of utmost importance to us that our customers have a good experience with the software applications. We invest the time and resources to make sure their needs are exceeded with the software. Our products need to operate with determinism and accuracy, and the software applications that run them are crucial to this.
Other examples of what it is like to work at Peak Metrology
- Your software will be developed with access to physical hardware meaning it will be self tested and user tested on a real machine
- Different user profiles will be used to test and comment on your software development. Ranging from novice to power users of the machines.
- Daily work is managed through Jira and Git to handle task scheduling and software version control.
- Continual training and investment in our people is a regular occurrence. If you're not an expert in a certain task today we will prepare you for the future.
Current job openings
Title: 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 architecting and creating 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
- Demonstrate technical leadership by assigning tasks to the software team, managing workloads, and ensuring code quality
- Estimate development effort for new features and functionality. Prioritize and manage team efforts to meet delivery deadlines.
- 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
- 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 implement and manage software development workflows
- 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 5+ years software industry experience, 2+ years working with .NET technologies. Thorough knowledge of an object-oriented (e.g., C#) programming language
- Previous management experience and a desire to manage a team is a plus.
- 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.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Peak Metrology does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.(unless you are considering sponsorship)
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
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
Benefits
Health benefits
Your wellness is important, which is why we offer excellent medical, dental and vision insurance with low deductibles and copays.
Paid time off
Your work/life balance is important. You will receive enough time off to enjoy life outside of work.
Competitive salary
We value what you bring to the table, and that's reflected in your compensation.
Disability and life insurance
Life can be uncertain. That's why we help protect you and your family financially with company-paid disability and life insurance.
401(k) plan
We help you prepare for a financially secure retirement.
Tuition reimbursement
We encourage and support your desire to continue a formal education outside of work.