Company: Gamma Technologies LLC develops and licenses GT-SUITE, an engineering software used for simulating vehicle systems and engines. The company is located in Westmont IL (Chicago suburbs). GT was incorporated in 1994 and has experienced stable growth and consistent profitability, even during the recent economic crisis in the automotive industry.
Product: GT-SUITE is the leading software in the automotive industry for engine simulation with over 80% market share worldwide for engine simulations. GT-SUITE is also used for a variety of other automotive applications including hybrid electric drivelines, exhaust emissions chemistry, acoustics, air conditioning, and fuel injection.
Markets: GT-SUITE is used by over 500 organizations worldwide, including nearly every major automotive OEM (BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Fiat, GM, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, VW, Volvo, Yamaha, etc.). GT-SUITE is also widely used in the trucking, racing, agriculture, and construction, marine and off-road industries.
Product Development: GT is known for high quality product development and support and close collaboration with its customers when developing and validating new software capabilities. We are looking for individuals to help us keep and improve this reputation as described below.
IT Support Assistant: GT is currently seeking candidates for a part time position, full-time, or part-time with potential transition to full-time after graduation within the next 6 months, to aid in our IT and software development process. Position will allow growth in IT and related fields. Responsibilities of the position are diverse, including:
- Provides assistance in the use of personal computer hardware, software, and specialized computer technology.
- Automated software building and subsequent quality control tests and failure notification
- Tests Programs, both GT-Suite and In-house tools
- IT (servers, hardware, network, automated backups, some web, etc.).
- Sets up and configures desktop computers, peripherals and accounts assigning security level
- Provides basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance for computer equipment
- Debugs computer output.
- Installs software (In-house, and Third Party tools) and installs and repairs hardware and peripherals.
- Maintains systems, databases and web pages.
- Release engineering, including versioning and final product preparation
Position’s primary focus may be in the areas of computer operations, user and desktop support (hardware and software), helpdesk, and data management. Performs a variety of moderately complex information technology support duties. Monitors, operates, or coordinates and assists others in the operation of computer hardware, software, and peripherals in order to achieve desired results. Utilizes computer equipment, software and diagnostic tools to perform a broad range of assistance. Equipment maintenance and repair, and computer operations assignments. Updates supervisor on status of projects or technical issues. Exercises judgment and in selecting and applying procedures correctly, and determines when to refer problems to the supervisor or next level of support.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology / Information Technology or similar degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Alternatively, a BS degree in another engineering, science, or math major with a GPA of 3.0 plus demonstrate equivalent experience in IT field.
Desirable Experience: Software Testing, Automated Build Systems, General Programming, Scripting (Perl, Python Bash, Windows), Familiarity with Linux, Networking, Hardware, and experience in customer service.
Gamma Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
