What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Engineer position at PROLIM Corporation?
PROLIM Global Corporation (www.prolim.com) is hiring an IT Systems Engineer for the location of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
The work is onsite in Pittsburgh research/lab environments and requires strict adherence to data handling and participant privacy protocols.
Job Description:
- Support capture operations via hardware and software troubleshooting, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and engineering improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Linux, Windows, and macOS systems using terminal/CLI tools and standard diagnostics.
- Perform basic network debugging and issue triage (e.g., connectivity, DNS, DHCP, routing basics) and support common network protocols.
- Develop and maintain lightweight automation/scripts in bash and/or Python to improve reliability and operational efficiency. (No need to build from scratch — primarily maintaining and improving existing tools.)
- Support and maintain systems used in onsite user study environments, including coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure readiness for sessions.
- Follow established data handling, participant privacy, and operational protocols for user study environments.
- Document procedures, common issues, and fixes to support repeatable operations and knowledge sharing. Update SOPs as issues are resolved or processes change.
- Provide operational support for camera/optical systems, lighting, audio systems, and/or AV equipment (e.g., RME, Blackmagic, AVB), and assist in capture-stage or VR hardware environments as needed.
- Support multiple concurrent data collection projects spanning different disciplines (electrical, software, hardware), prioritizing and context-switching as needed.
- Coordinate with a wide range of cross-functional partners — including researchers, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders — to keep operations running smoothly.
Must Have Skills:
- Must be able to adhere to data handling and participant privacy Protocols for user study environments.
- Linux/Windows/Mac troubleshooting (terminal & CLI utilities)
- Computer network protocol knowledge and basic network debugging. Scripting ability in bash and/or python
- Strong communication & teamwork skills, can effectively collaborate with many people with distinct job functions (non-engineering)
Nice To Have Skill:
- Experience with camera/optical systems, lighting, audio systems, or AV equipment (RME, Black Magic, AVB)
- Ability to build scripts/tools from scratch
- Prior work with capture stage environments or VR hardware is a plus
- Strong documentation & process improvement discipline
- Root cause analysis experience in large-scale hardware/software systems
Education/Experience:
2 years of experience in hardware troubleshooting (cameras, networking, PDUs), data collection operations, software scripting, and on-site lab support for complex R&D capture systems.
No requirement on Education
Must-Have Skills
- Must be able to adhere to data handling and participant privacy Protocols for user study environments. Linux/Windows/Mac troubleshooting (terminal & CLI utilities)
- Computer network protocol knowledge and basic network debugging. Scripting ability in bash and/or python
- Strong communication & teamwork skills, can effectively collaborate with many people with distinct job functions (non-engineering)
Apply online for immediate consideration, please send your updated resume, and contact info via email to praful.salunkey@prolim.com
About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.