Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solotech Inc. is a global leader in live productions, systems integration, and virtual technology. The Senior Design Engineer supports Operations and Project Managers by designing and validating audiovisual systems, developing project plans and technical documentation, researching equipment, and ensuring technical compliance of project deliveries.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the implementation of the different phases of the project’s schedules: develop both the work plan, budget, resources allocation, timing, and estimated deliveries with the assigned Project Manager
- Create technical drawings (block diagram, single-line, architectural, etc.)
- Support the Project Managers in research and validation of solutions sales
- Assist the sales representatives in the elaboration of solutions for our clients
- Communicate with the Director of Operations and Technical Manager about issues related to each team
- Plan workflow with Director of Operations and Technical Manager
- Perform the validation of equipment choices and systems conception before submitting the bid
- Responsible of products and specialized equipment research
- Evaluate the workforce needs, hardware store, wirings for projects
- Create the hardware and wiring equipment lists
- Keep informed of new products and modern technologies in the audiovisual domain, and others related
- Participate in the elaboration of systems manuals for our clients
- Create the items that must be custom-built by the assembly or external providers
- Analyze the estimated costs as well as the feasibility and relevant projects submitted by the representatives
- Act as a reference for the internal and external clients
- Ensure the technical compliance of the project deliveries
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Diploma in audiovisual, project management or any other relevant work experience
- Minimum of six years of experience as a integrated systems designer
- Some travel required
- Knowledge of construction sites
- Knowledge of advanced practical and theoretical of the followings: Sound, lighting, control, video, and videoconference
- Good knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, Word)
- Knowledge of the following software: AutoCAD, MS Project
- Ability to prepare, understand and interpret advanced single-line diagrams, architectural, construction and electrical drawings
- Specialized software skills in sound and/or lighting of configurator DSP type, sound analysis, calibration
- Strong capacity to work with multiple schedules at once and under pressure
- The environment may be fast paced and stressful
- Ability to solve complicated problems
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Demonstrate ability to work well with clients (internal and external)
- Adapt to change easily
- Strong team player and highly collaborative
- Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
- Continually: Type, write, and read
- Occasionally: Stand, carry, lift push, and reach up to 25 lbs
- Overnight Travel within the United States required
- A CTS certification is a plus; preference will be given to CTS-D
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and group insurance plan
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
- Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off & referral program
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