Engineering Technician – Systems & Testing

Aerotech, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Metrology is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician - Systems & Testing to work across hardware, software, and application engineering teams. The role focuses on testing integrated systems, finding edge cases, troubleshooting issues, and supporting product reliability. It also includes practical lab work such as wiring test benches, configuring hardware, building prototype rigs, and maintaining lab environments. This entry-level position is intended for candidates with an Engineering Technology degree or equivalent practical experience and a strong independent testing mindset. Training on the company’s systems and technology will be provided. The role offers hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and potential for long-term career advancement and cross-functional mobility. The primary focus is manual testing and troubleshooting. Preferred, but not required, work includes gradually expanding automated testing capabilities by developing test tools and suites and maintaining test infrastructure. The position is onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and generally takes place in an office or laboratory environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (such as Computer, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering Technology) or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
0–5 years of relevant experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to solve problems independently.
Ability to participate in a multifunctional team.
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
Comfort working directly with hardware, performing basic wiring, using lab equipment, and building physical test setups.
Knowledge of, or 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; candidates who will need sponsorship at any time in the future are not eligible.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining quality.
Consistently maintain high standards for people, products, and facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing automated software testing tools and scripts, including integration, regression, performance, and system-level validation.
Experience improving and maintaining test automation systems and tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and conduct hands-on functional and edge-case testing of software and integrated hardware-software systems.
Independently identify, document, and track bugs.
Diagnose system issues and determine whether faults originate in hardware connections, software, or test setup configurations.
Build prototype rigs, wire hardware components, configure test benches, and maintain physical lab environments.
Communicate technical issues between software developers, application engineers, and non-software stakeholders to support resolution.
Provide first-line software and hardware troubleshooting support.
Help internal team members set up lab equipment.
Assist with pre-sales testing of customer parts.
Support varied operational, testing, and lab maintenance tasks as needed to keep project timelines on track.
Preferred: Develop automation tools, test suites, and scripts for integration, regression, performance, and system-level software testing.
Preferred: Improve and maintain test automation systems and tools.