Very few people can say they play a part in something totally new,
totally exciting, totally effective. But everyone at Lucas Systems
can say that.
Lucas Systems is a rapidly growing provider of voice solutions
for manufacturing and distribution. Our solution, Jennifer™,
is in use at a broad range of companies including food service,
grocery, consumer products, healthcare, retail, wine and spirits
distribution and manufacturing. Companies like CVS, Kraft, and OfficeMax
rely on our technology, every day, to increase the accuracy and
productivity of their warehouse operations
Fast Facts
- Founded in 1998, Lucas Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Wexford, PA
(about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh).
- Our customer base, revenues and profitability have grown consistently
and rapidly since our inception.
- We are run by a team of process and software engineers and operations
managers with over 20 years’ experience implementing voice-directed
solutions in warehousing and manufacturing environments.
- Our solutions are installed in over 200 distribution facilities
across 47 states and throughout the world. Our customers include
CVS Pharmacy, Kraft Nabisco, three separate divisions of Cardinal
Healthcare, OfficeMax, Shaw’s Supermarkets, C&S Wholesale
Grocers, and three of the five largest wine and spirits distributors
in the US. We have a 100% success and customer satisfaction rate
with our customers.
Working at Lucas
The Lucas Systems culture has been as carefully managed as our growth
and our products. We believe in what we do, as much as we believe
in each other. We believe in rewarding great thinking and initiative.
We attract high-quality people who like to work hard, and they stay
with us for many years.
We support our people well. We act as a team, always. We want
the very brightest, the very best, the people who love a challenge
and won’t stop until they win for our customer. And the ultimate
confirmation of the value of this approach? Our customers appreciate
knowing that when they call Lucas they always deal with nice, intelligent
people who provide superior service. They’ve told us that
more than once.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Opportunities
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about working at Lucas Systems visit
our website at www.lucasware.com or send your questions or resume
to resume@lucasware.com.
About Pittsburgh
We’re proud to be in Pittsburgh, PA, a city that is consistently
rated as one of the most livable places in the United States. Visit
these sites to learn more about our region:
General Information
Visit Pittsburgh www.visitpittsburgh.com
Pittsburgh.Net www.pittsburgh.net
City of Pittsburgh http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/
Pittsburgh News and Events http://www.wpxi.com/pittsburgh/index.html
Pittsburgh Newspaper www.post-gazette.com
Pittsburgh Events http://www.post-gazette.com/events/
Technology & Business
Pittsburgh Technology Council http://www.pghtech.org
Pittsburgh Business News http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/
Pittsburgh Technology News http://www.pittechnews.com/
Pittsburgh Small Business News http://pittsburgh.sbnonline.com/
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Pittsburgh Canoeing http://spoke.compose.cs.cmu.edu/fwe/cg/cg.htm
Pittsburgh Cycling http://www.cs.pitt.edu/~sakr/cycling/
PA Fish and Boat Commission http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/mpag1.htm
PA Golf http://www.playandstayinpa.com/playandstay/index.jsp
Pittsburgh Outdoors http://www.wpfi.org/
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Software EngineerII- Speech Team
Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations. Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, generates rapid ROI for our Blue Chip customer base by increasing worker efficiency and accuracy through the use of real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.
Lucas is a unique organization, offering the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative working environment of a smaller company, but with the financial stability and industry presence typically associated with larger firms. This year we celebrated twelve consecutive years of profitability since our founding in 1998, achieved revenue growth in excess of 40%, and grew the Lucas team by 20%. This rapid growth continues to create opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.
Lucas Systems, Inc.is currently looking for an experienced Software Engineer to serve as a key part of our Speech / Mobile Device Team. The Speech / Mobile Device Team is responsible for the delivery of software that runs on a variety of different Windows-based mobile devices and for research related to the system’s core algorithms and feature set.
Position Description
- Design and implement software modules, components and subsystems for the Jennifer product
- Design and implement software tools to facilitate ongoing research related to Lucas’s speech recognition technology
- Contribute to system architecture design and implementation
- Assist in creating system specifications, system installation and customer training as required
- Support Lucas’s customer support team in troubleshooting and developing fixes/enhancements for existing client deployments
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
- Five-plus years software engineering experience
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with C/C++ and C# programming languages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organizational skills and ability to be attentive to details
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with application development for mobile devices – unmanaged code and Microsoft’s .NET Compact Framework
- Speech recognition or speech synthesis experience
- Database design/programming experience
- Exposure to warehouse logistics processes
- Experience with Microsoft’s Visual Studio and Team System
- CSD/MCAD certification
Location: Wexford, PA
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com
Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com
No phone calls please.
Software Engineer I - Speech Team
Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations. Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, generates rapid ROI for our Blue Chip customer base by increasing worker efficiency and accuracy through the use of real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.
Lucas is a unique organization, offering the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative working environment of a smaller company, but with the financial stability and industry presence typically associated with larger firms. This year we celebrated twelve consecutive years of profitability since our founding in 1998, achieved revenue growth in excess of 40%, and grew the Lucas team by 20%. This rapid growth continues to create opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.
Lucas Systems, Inc.is currently looking for an experienced Software Engineer to serve as a key part of our Speech / Mobile Device Team. The Speech / Mobile Device Team is responsible for the delivery of software that runs on a variety of different Windows-based mobile devices and for research related to the system’s core algorithms and feature set.
Position Description
- Design and implement software modules, components and subsystems for the Jennifer product
- Design and implement software tools to facilitate ongoing research related to Lucas’s speech recognition technology
- Contribute to system architecture design and implementation
- Assist in creating system specifications, system installation and customer training as required
- Support Lucas’s customer support team in troubleshooting and developing fixes/enhancements for existing client deployments
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with C/C++ and C# programming languages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organizational skills and ability to be attentive to details
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with application development for mobile devices – unmanaged code and Microsoft’s .NET Compact Framework
- Speech recognition or speech synthesis experience
- Database design/programming experience
- Exposure to warehouse logistics processes
- Experience with Microsoft’s Visual Studio and Team System
- CSD/MCAD certification
Location: Wexford, PA
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com
Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com
No phone calls please.
Sales Account Manager
Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations. Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, generates rapid ROI for our Blue Chip customer base by increasing worker efficiency and accuracy through the use of real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.
Lucas is a unique organization, offering the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative working environment of a smaller company, but with the financial stability and industry presence typically associated with larger firms. This year we celebrated twelve consecutive years of profitability since our founding in 1998, achieved revenue growth in excess of 40%, and grew the Lucas team by 20%. This rapid growth continues to create opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.
Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for Sales Account Managers with entrepreneurial spirit to help grow our business. The Sales Account Manager role is critical to the organization and interacts with all areas of our company.
Position Description
- Generate new business and grow existing accounts within assigned territory or industries
- Develop qualified prospect lists and produce accurate sales reports
- Conduct and manage the full range of sales activities of cold calling, lead generation, customer presentation, proposal generation, terms negotiation, and close
- Negotiate and close large, fixed price contracts involving the delivery of software, equipment, and services
- Maintain exceptional post implementation customer relationships through regular communication to monitor satisfaction and identify add-on sales opportunities
- Work with Engineering/Development to define product improvements and new solutions
- Participate in industry conferences, trade shows, speaking engagements, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven track record of successfully selling into Distribution (Warehouse) / Manufacturing industries – or – large software / solution systems sales at the VP level or higher (This must be demonstrated as a part of the interview process)
- Minimum of five (5) years of technical, consultative solution based sales
- Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding sales quota
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Logistics, or significant and relevant work experience in addition to a different degree
- Ability to travel as needed to conduct sales activities (40-60%)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Background in distribution, logistics or manufacturing (preferred)
Location: Wexford, PA
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com
Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com
No phone calls please.
Support Specialist I
Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations. Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, generates rapid ROI for our Blue Chip customer base by increasing worker efficiency and accuracy through the use of real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.
Lucas is a unique organization, offering the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative working environment of a smaller company, but with the financial stability and industry presence typically associated with larger firms. This year we celebrated twelve consecutive years of profitability since our founding in 1998, achieved revenue growth in excess of 40%, and grew the Lucas team by 20%. This rapid growth continues to create opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.
Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for Technical Support Analysts, a key part of the Service and Support team. The Technical Support Analyst will be exposed to a number of business units, including Sales Engineering, Project Management, QA, Development, and Installation and Training. Exposure to a number of different technologies will allow the Support Analyst to fill organizational needs while enriching experience and skill levels.
Position Description
- Act as Tier I support for customer calls; escalating and redirecting inquiries as necessary
- Work with customers to specify, quote, and design customer product enhancements
- Develop and implement customer product enhancements
- Troubleshoot problems with customer systems
- Trace and debug code as necessary for problem resolution
- Provide database maintenance for customer sites
- Design and build enhancements to current solutions to improve customer experiences
- Provide periodic after hours helpline support via cell phone
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in IT, IS, MIS, or similar or possess equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in a related field such as programming, customer support, or QA
- Experience and practice in T-SQL (preferably MS SQL Server) with experience in writing and debugging stored procedures
- General understanding of SQL Server 2000/2005 maintenance and basic administration
- Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to relate to both high-level IT personnel and end users
- Ability to travel (5-10%)
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualification
- Working knowledge of or debugging experience in VB.NET or C#.NET
- Understanding of Microsoft IIS and FTP
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Source Safe and Team Foundation
Location: Wexford, PA
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com
Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com
No phone calls please.
Software Engineer (II)
Lucas Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve their warehouse operations. Jennifer™, the award-winning Lucas solution, generates rapid ROI for our Blue Chip customer base by increasing worker efficiency and accuracy through the use of real-time voice-direction and speech recognition software running on mobile devices.
Lucas is a unique organization, offering the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative working environment of a smaller company, but with the financial stability and industry presence typically associated with larger firms. This year we celebrated twelve consecutive years of profitability since our founding in 1998, achieved revenue growth in excess of 40%, and grew the Lucas team by 20%. This rapid growth continues to create opportunities for both personal and professional growth for high performing individuals.
Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for Software Engineers (II), a key part of the Software Engineering team. The Software Engineer will be exposed to a number of business units, including Sales Engineering, Project Management, QA, Customer Support, and Installation and Training. Exposure to a number of different technologies will allow the Software Engineer to fill organizational needs while enriching experience and skill levels.
Position Description
- Designs, develops, tests and maintains product modules, components and subsystems using Lucas standard development tools
- Participates in and sometimes leads the installation of systems at customer sites as well as customer training
- Works with customer support team to create Lucas project, product, and user documentation
- Ensures test plans are created, completed and executed correctly
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered)
- Three to five years software engineering experience (.NET, C#, XML, TSQL, WebServices)
Ideal Profile
- Microsoft Systems Engineer Certification a plus
- Experience in logistics a plus
Location: Wexford, PA
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Lucas Systems, Inc.
11279 Perry Highway, 4th Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
www.lucasware.com
Or email to:
resume@lucasware.com
No phone calls please.
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