Thursday, September 19, 2019

Raspberry PII Project

First a little history. The 1402 is a 4x4 cube designed for a high end motor coach that contains a vehicle power converter, a backplane, a LON network to serial interface card, and an embedded 286 x86 PC running DOS 6.22. It is used to display the vehicle’s status and operating conditions on the vehicle’s various display screens.

The problem is that the PCs in these units have exceeded EOL (end of life) and are now beginning to fail. Of course this was the only part of the system that was purchased from a third party vendor and, not only is it no longer available, the company that made it will not even acknowledge its existence. So we designed an interface board to allow a Raspberry PII board to be plugged into its place.

The program running on the unit consists of an ASCII serial interface that does some minor "hello there" handshaking, then receives 64 variables and/or a "change page" command from the LON interface board. The active variables are mapped to 1 of 5 graphical pages that are scrolled when a "change page" command is received. Each page displays and updates its data until the next "change page" command is received at which time the next page in sequence is loaded.

As a first step, we would like to try using Linux running "DOSBox". This may allowing us to run the existing program without change to alleviate the immediate crisis. We do have a semi-functional version that was written by someone else using Windows IOT, but he quit half way thru the process. However he did advance to the point that the serial communication was working, so at least we know that the communication between the LON interface and the Raspberry PII is possible. The question will be whether the DOSBox serial driver functions correctly for our needs.

Another issue will be to assign a soft Linux shutdown to one of the unused Raspberry PII I/O pins, so we can try to mitigate the SD card corruption issue that can occur during un-scheduled power offs of the unit. We will be adding a loss of power detection circuit to the adapter board to generate the needed signal. We will need Linux coding to support this running in the background.

Display generation will be another issue. Ideally we would like to get outputs on both the composite and HDMI outputs. We need composite because most of the vehicles have old school composite video input backup monitors in their dashes. These are used to display the data when the vehicle is parked and the backup camera when in motion. Switching common signals is much more reliable then converting them in the vehicle environment. These monitors were made custom for this original purpose. Replacing them requires major rework of the dash and camera system in most cases.

We also need HDMI because most of the vehicles that have been forced into updating and have monitors with HDMI inputs. Switching, as opposed to converting, is still a better solution for these monitors too. Note: Most owners also like to display the coach data on their TVs as well as the dash display.

The second phase would be to duplicate the functionality of the DOS program in Linux and run it natively on the Raspberry PII.

The third phase would be to include the ability to view the coach data on hand held devices (phones etc.) using the local blue tooth or the Ethernet connection.

The final phase would be to add limited I/O control to the hand held devices by adding a second LON interface to the cube and sending out network commands. This would require the additional complication of having to program the second LON interface.

This project will be paid on a 1099 basis at $12.50/hour.

Contact information:

Susan Gabel
(610) 682-9764
Email: susangabel@techlon.com

Thursday, September 12, 2019

BRENNTAG - IT Application Programming

Internship: IT Operations
Position: IT Operations Intern

Company: Brenntag North America, Inc.
BNA IT Office: 619 Snyder Road, Leesport, PA 19605
Website: https://www.brenntag.com/north-america

Contact: Diane McCann, PhD, PMP, PMI-ACP
Phone: 610-916-3832 (office)

Salary Level: $12 @ Hour Plus Bonus for completing Internship
Approximate Hours Per Week: 20 (while taking classes) or 40 per Summer Session
Academic Credit: Brenntag North America, Inc will work with the Intern to be considered for academic credit
Academic Term: Align Internship with Academic Calendar with consideration for Final Week. Actual date based upon agreement with Intern and Brenntag IT Management. Typical calendar is:
• Fall Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
• Winter Session: Mid-December to Mid-January
• Spring Semester: Mid-January to End-April
• Summer 10-Week Session: End-May to End-July

Apply via Email: BNA_IT_Internship@brenntag.com
• Include: Cover Letter, Resume with GPA and list of Courses Completed

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the Network Services and Data Center Operations teams with the implementation of various IT initiatives. Intern will be given specific tasks with instructions on how the tasks are to be completed. Intern will report daily on progress on completing tasks and any issues they encounter during their work. Intern will work 20 hours a week (or 40 hours per week during Summer Break) and will be contracted for a period that will correspond with the University’s Academic Calendar. The Internship may be extended an additional Semester/Session(s) at the agreement of the Intern and Brenntag North America, Inc.

Responsibilities Can Include:
• Modifying screens to include additional features and functionality
• Clean Up code to make the program function more efficiently
• Document Changes within the program
• Input Help Desk Tickets for all programs modified
• Test changes to ensure they function correctly
• Promoting of programs to production
• Develop new programs based on specifications provided
• Completing of an Intern Evaluation of Internship at the end of each three-month period
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

Qualifications
• Relevant experience with information technology based on classroom, extracurricular, or work experience
• Motivated self-starter with ability to collaborate
• Strong and adaptable communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of SQL and other languages desired

BRENNTAG - IT Operations

Internship: IT Operations
Position: IT Operations Intern

Company: Brenntag North America, Inc.
BNA IT Office: 619 Snyder Road, Leesport, PA 19605
Website: https://www.brenntag.com/north-america

Contact: Diane McCann, PhD, PMP, PMI-ACP
Phone: 610-916-3832 (office)

Salary Level: $12 @ Hour Plus Bonus for completing Internship
Approximate Hours Per Week: 20 (while taking classes) or 40 per Summer Session
Academic Credit: Brenntag North America, Inc will work with the Intern to be considered for academic credit
Academic Term: Align Internship with Academic Calendar with consideration for Final Week. Actual date based upon agreement with Intern and Brenntag IT Management. Typical calendar is:
• Fall Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
• Winter Session: Mid-December to Mid-January
• Spring Semester: Mid-January to End-April
• Summer 10-Week Session: End-May to End-July

Apply via Email: BNA_IT_Internship@brenntag.com
• Include: Cover Letter, Resume with GPA and list of Courses Completed

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the Network Services and Data Center Operations teams with the implementation of various IT initiatives. Intern will be given specific tasks with instructions on how the tasks are to be completed. Intern will report daily on progress on completing tasks and any issues they encounter during their work. Intern will work 20 hours a week (or 40 hours per week during Summer Break) and will be contracted for a period that will correspond with the University’s Academic Calendar. The Internship may be extended an additional Semester/Session(s) at the agreement of the Intern and Brenntag North America, Inc.

Responsibilities Can Include:
• Assist Network Engineers and Data Center Operations teams with the implementation of various IT initiatives.
• Use appropriate tools to monitor and troubleshoot network and data center operations.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and resolve network and server-related problems
• Open tickets with providers and technology partners, taking ownership or the issue, and following escalation procedures to ensure timely resolutions
• Assist with software deployments and other routine maintenance tasks
• Completing of an Intern Evaluation of Internship at the end of each three-month period
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

Qualifications
• Relevant experience with information technology based on classroom, extracurricular, or work experience
• Motivated self-starter with ability to collaborate
• Strong and adaptable communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Windows Server desired

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Deloitte US Delivery Center

Solution Analyst – Deloitte Consulting, US Delivery Center: Systems Development & Administration Interested in creating mission critical solutions? Together with our other delivery centers around the world, we provide development and sustainment services for our clients, both pre- and post-implementation. Here you’ll get the chance to work on projects that will build on your technology and business skills, support organizations undergoing large-scale transformation, and help our clients achieve a higher level of service and business value.

Work you’ll do
As a Solution Analyst, you’ll work with an experienced team to act as a strategic advisor to clients through solution implementation and maintenance. The work could span a variety of skillsets, as detailed below.

Job Profile Knowledge Areas

** As part of the application process, you will provide preferences here for your top choices of profiles. Expertise in all knowledge areas is NOT required for the position.

Systems Development & Administration
Software Development:
• Play a key role in the design, installation, testing and maintenance of application software
• Code entirely new custom software applications, or use ‘off the shelf’ software, requiring analysts to modify and integrate it into an existing system to meet business needs
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translate design wireframes to code that will produce visual elements of responsive web and native mobile app solutions
Cloud Technology & Networking:
• Develop templates, scripts or programming in a cloud environment • Participate in the installation and configuration of ERP solutions like Oracle, SAP, Informatica, and build environments on Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, VMWare, and Azure
• Provide system administration tasks for ERP applications and Cloud platforms. Assist with troubleshooting technical issues
Testing & Automation:
• Provide functional testing of applications while becoming subject matter experts in the applications under test
• Develop automation frameworks and scripts to provide efficiencies and effective smoke/regression testing.
Utilize programming skills with a variety of automation tools

The team
Our US Delivery Center team is comprised of deeply passionate and experienced professionals who guide clients through their most complex challenges. We work with clients and help them develop custom software solutions, manage their applications and databases, and provide strategic recommendations to help them enhance their businesses’ operations, processes, and performance. Learn more about the US Delivery Center.

Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree completed by Fall 2020 in these or related areas of study
o Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, IT Security, IT Operations/Administration, Mathematics, Web and Mobile Development
• Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Knowledge of software development principles and hands-on programming experience through coursework or internships (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, Salesforce, HTML, JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue, React, Angular)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% percent of the time; travel varies based on project assignment requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred
• Comfort and ability to accurately build and test code with tools like Junit, Apache JMeter, and SQL scripts
• Understanding of mobile app development in native (iOS, Android) or cross-platform (e.g. Xamarin, ReactNative, etc.) frameworks

How you’ll grow
As we continue to grow, so has the need for professionals that we will develop and train to allow us to continue to provide support for our clients’ systems and business processes. When you start, we’ll give you up to two weeks of orientation, professional training and the relevant education to launch your consulting career. You’ll not only gain experience in Deloitte’s methodologies, but also gain new skills that are in high demand by our clients. We’ll also provide mentoring and counseling programs as well as professional and technology training.

Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.

Recruiter tips
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your potential interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about the organization and the business area you’re applying to. We also suggest that you brush up on your interviewing skills and practice discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte professionals.

Submission Instructions:

To submit an application/profile for the Solution Analyst position you will need to:
1. Submit your resume and cover letter to your campus career center site: Purple Briefcase Complete an online application via our Deloitte career site at https://tinyurl.com/SolAnSysDev
a. Please use the following naming convention when naming your documents First, Last, type of document e.g. John Doe Resume.
b. When creating your personal profile on our site, please select “University Recruiting” for Source Type and “Campus” for University Recruiting.
c. If you have previously created a profile on Deloitte’s website, you can use the same log-in information as before.
2. Complete the Candidate Data Summary (including your work profile preference) at the following link: http://tiny.cc/FY20SurveyLS
3. Applications should be submitted no later than 10/13/2019.
As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Tech Support Engineer I

Job Description Details

As a Tech Support Engineer you will respond to and resolve end user IT support issues. You will perform analysis of computer and network systems, track hardware and software assets and document procedures. You will provide customer support with troubleshooting in a Windows desktop and virtual environment. You will manage the overall installation and maintenance of hardware and software on a daily basis and monitor the overall system performance. You will respond to and resolve end user IT support issues, support IP telephony, end user mobile devices, and administer user systems accounts.

The work environment of our tech support team inside the fulfillment centers is based on the warehouse floor, interacting frequently with our associate and leadership population. You must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift. You will be required to lift equipment up to 50lbs, be in high elevated areas to reach wifi access points and IDF’s, and bending/kneeling to get under production equipment to adequately install IT gear. For the safety of employees, stricter dress code is required such as no open-toed shoes, no heels taller than 1", no full-zipper sweatshirts, no hooded shirts/sweatshirts, long hair must be pulled back.

Qualifications:

2+ years experience in Technical Operations

Experience with Windows 7 & 10 troubleshooting and support experience
Experience working with and supporting WMS software and material handling (automation) equipment preferred
PC hardware support, troubleshooting and desktop support experience
Experience with Windows server and network protocols
Experience with Active Directory, Office365 and remote software tools (RDP, VNC, etc.)
Education

Associates Degree Computer Science, Programming, or Engineering related field. Experience in a related field will be considered in lieu of educational degree.

About Zulily, LLC

Zulily, LLC, is a retailer obsessed with bringing its customers special finds every day—all at incredible prices. zulily features an always-fresh curated collection for the whole family, including clothing, home decor, toys, gifts and more. Unique products from up-and-coming brands are featured alongside favorites

from top brands, giving customers something new to discover each morning. zulily was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle with offices in Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.zulily.com. zulily, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, RTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, Zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, “Qurate Retail Group”), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop -- beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores -- and is #1 in video commerce, #3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer). For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

InternU Technologies

Open Position Description

Role: Entry Level QA Tester

Since 2006, our firm’s mission is to help undergraduates and graduates make a seamless transition from campus to their careers. Over the years we have gained an understanding what key skill sets our associates need to succeed after graduation, and what our clients are looking for in their future work force.

With that knowledge, we have developed the Jobologi Program. Jobologi is the science behind getting the perfect job and finding the perfect new hire.

How it works: All associates must be accepted into the program and must complete five experiences during their 6 or 12-month program. The Experiences: Client Work experience, Team Building Events, Professional Development Workshops, Industry Shadowing, and health and wellness activities that will help our associates understand how to have an equal work life balance. Once all five experiences are completed, all associates will qualify for InternU’s Fingerprints program, providing scholarships or student debt relief.

Jobologi is provided to all our associates at no cost. You are compensated for every experience attended and completed.

InternU is looking for individuals for a QA opportunity.

Responsibilities:
• Test Plans and test cases will follow prescribed standards
• Translates functional requirements and technical specifications into test scripts for new developments or enhancement projects for internal clients
• Work with Developers/ BA/ PM/ SME to develop test scripts and acceptance criteria
• Writes and executes comprehensive test plans, including those for functionality, volume, load/stress, performance, security, configuration, and business continuity
• Prepare test scenarios on the business requirements
• Manually execute the test scenarios/cases
• Attend planning sessions and stand up meetings

Skills Needed:

• Basic IT-knowledge: Setup and maintenance of test machines/systems
• Familiarity with SQL and Databases (a plus)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Available Position(s): 1
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 6 month contract to hire
Location: Oaks, PA
Contact: Jackie Cahill, 484-588-5500, apply@internu.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Entry Level Developer Positions

We have a few entry level developer openings with a healthcare client in Camp Hill, PA. Basically, they need to have a computer science or related degree, a 3.0 GPA or higher, and genuine interest in programming. Please let me know if you know of anyone that would be interested.

Erin Dougherty | Technical Recruiter
T 717.260.5035 | M 570.856.9311 | edougherty@teksystems.com
O 717.260.5050 | F 717.260.5090
4387 Sturbridge Drive, Suite #200, Harrisburg, PA 17110