NEW – Hardware & Software Test Engineer Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

Hardware & Software Test Engineer:

Responsibilities:
• Verify test item operates as designed. Provide technical expertise in testing and testing methods.
• Develop test plans, test specifications and test procedures based on design requirements and specifications.
• Identify and provide estimates for duration of and material requirements for testing activities.
• Define hardware and software testing configurations and operating environments necessary to conduct defined test activities.
• Document results of functional and integrated tests on hardware and software for components, modules, assemblies and systems.  Review test results with design engineering.
• Provide assistance to test technicians on test setups and execution according to test plans and procedures.
• Specify and evaluate test equipment and tools used during testing.
• Perform troubleshooting on test anomalies/test failures.
• Perform Regression analysis/Regression testing.

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years experience.
• Distributed Control System (DCS) background and experience.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation DCS platform or equivalent DCS experience.
• Strong Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of I&C projects utilizing DCS in Power Plants or other heavy industrial industries.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Able to travel as required.

Contract to hire opportunity.  Located in Pittsburgh/Cranberry, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

NEW – HMI Developer Opportunity!

By MikeD under Job Openings

HMI Developer:

Responsibilities:
• Develop human machine interfaces in plant control room; develop screens used directly by plant operators.

Requirements:
• Ability to design, implement, and test user interface applications
• Experience in a plant operations environment a plus.
• Engineering/Computer Science degree preferred, but completion of a Nuclear Power Plant Program or training in a specific nuclear plant program acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Must have understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Ovation tools a plus.

Contract to hire opportunity.  Located in Pittsburgh/Cranberry, PA.

To apply for this position please email your resume to Resume@IQ-Inc.com or visit the Job Openings section of our website

Smarty pants! Pittsburgh’s labor force is one of the most educated in the country!

By MikeD under In The News, Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh’s under 45 work force, remains one of the most educated in the country, as measured by the percentage of younger workers who have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to U.S. Census data compiled by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research.  Check out the complete article by Bill Toland, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 2010. 

Barbara VanKirk Emcee at 2010 Winners’ Circle Awards Luncheon!

By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Pittsburgh News

Barbara VanKirk, President & Owner of IQ Inc, and the 2009 ATHENA Award®  Winner emceed the 15th Annual Winners’ Circle Luncheon, held on Wednesday, May 19th 2010 at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Congratulations to all of the winners!!!

• Marisa Yaniszeski (Owner, PKSA Karate – Greensburg) – YWCA Rising Star Award

• Meagan Bilik DeFazio, Esq (Associate, Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik) - Award for Community Service

• Bridgeway Capital, (Mark Peterson, President & Angel Marschik, Senior Loan Officer) – Seton Hill Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

• Carol Fox, MD (Interim Chief Medical Officer, Excela Health) – ATHENA Award®

You should stick around after graduation – Pittsburgh rated a top city for newly graduated!

By MikeD under Career Advice, Employment/Job Search Articles, Entrepreneurship, In The News, Job Search Resources, Pittsburgh News

Recent graduates stick around after graduation!  Pittsburgh was rated a top city for new graduates by the Huffington Post.  From our booming education and health care industries, to our nightlife and cultural scenes, Pittsburgh has a lot to offer young professionals in addition to a job! 

View the complete article from the Huffington Post

Pennsylvania added 3,800 high-tech jobs in 2008!

By MikeD under Employment/Job Search Articles, In The News, Job Search Resources, Technology

If you are in the high-tech industry Pennsylvania is the place to get a job!  Employers hired like crazy in 2008,  adding 3,800 net jobs in the high-tech industry, despite a recession!  Check out the recent article by Chris O’Toole for KeystoneEdge, May 2010. 

View the complete article from KeystoneEdge

Barbara VanKirk Featured on Pittsburgh Business Radio!

By MikeD under Entrepreneurship, In The News, Press Release

Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was recently featured on Pittsburgh Business Radio 1360AM WMNY.  The program, hosted by Ron Morris, ten time entrepreneur over his thirty five plus year career and founder of Pittsburgh Business Radio, focused on Ms. VanKirk’s entrepreneurial story and the development of IQ Inc.

Listen here

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Barbara VanKirk named the Parental Stress Center’s 2009 Frieda G. Shapira Friend of the Family!

By MikeD under Awards, Press Release

Barbara VanKirk was named the Parental Stress Center’s 2009 Frieda G. Shapira Friend of the Family at the annual Family Celebration held on Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at the Parental Stress Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Social Media Etiquette… The Don’ts

By MikeD under Technology

From our friends at NuRelm – a quick look at the common faux pas’s in the ever evolving social media environment.  Try and count how many you’ve broken today…

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.NET Micro Framework Goes Open Source

By MikeD under Software Development, Technology, Uncategorized

Last week Microsoft announced that the .NET Micro Framewwork verison 4.0 would be released as open source… along with some new framework features.  This move means that the Framework will continue to evolve organically through the development community and offer third parties the opportunity to repackage the framework. It will be interesting to see how this decision effects embedded .NET application development.

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