AV Design Engineer

*Audio Visual Design Engineer* An AV Design Engineer’s main function is to provide presales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sales force, generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals.
The AV design engineer is required to review bids, perform site walks and evaluations, and use that information to design a functioning system through drawings, bill of materials, and scopes of work.
The Design Engineer will also work with the project implementation team to be sure the original design is delivered properly and may be required to travel to locations to finalize configurations.
A Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and our ongoing project consultation; helping in install, configure, test, and troubleshoot audio visual equipment, such as projectors, cameras, microphones, and sound system components.
The position will be based out of our Burbank, CA Headquarters and projects could occur anywhere in the country.
Balanced in office, remote, and onsite work.
*Job Duties and Responsibilities:* * Responsible for the technical design of a project; translating customer requirements and working hand in hand with the account manager and customer to identify the correct equipment and how it connects.
* Review pre-construction design and documentation.
* Aid with technical design and the level of effort needed by estimating hours and highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity.
* Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams.
* Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs.
* Working with CAD and other drawing software to build a design package.
* Building a bill of materials that includes all wiring, components, and labor.
* Being a leader and mentor to the team while also working alongside to deliver a working audio-visual design.
* The AV Design Engineer may also work in AV project implementation including pulling cables, terminating connectors, cable testing, equipment troubleshooting and some configuration knowledge for AV equipment.
* The AV Design Engineer may also help in terminating connectors for different types of cables such as, Cat6, Cat6a, SDI, audio cables, RS 232, etc.
, rack construction, pulling cable, and equipment installation.
* Help the implementation team as needed in installation of completed racks, projectors, monitors, and related sub mounts, installation of mounts, and hardware on all types of walls (drywall, concrete, and stucco) or ceiling types (hard-lid or T-bar) for projectors, displays and wireless microphones.
* Using ladders and doing some confined space works as needed with the appropriate safety equipment.
* Assures each system’s physical completeness is in accordance with installation drawings.
* Handles other duties relative to the job as assigned by management.
* Understanding and configuration of networking equipment * Up to 75% travel within the continental United States *Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:* * Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
* A formal education in electronics or a related field is preferred.
* CAD and related drawing software a requirement * Ability to work in Microsoft Word to write scopes of work.
* Ability to work in Microsoft Excel to build material lists.
* Must have 2 years of experience with commercial audio visual.
* A strong experience in installing mounts and hardware for projectors, displays, cameras and others.
* Excellent knowledge about cable types, connectors, and terminations.
* At least some knowledge about Crestron 101 and Basics of Crestron.
* CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D are preferred.
* Some experience working with video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Polycom, or Cisco) systems is strongly preferred.
* Crestron Certifications like DMC-T, DMC-E, NVX, etc.
are a plus.
* Dante Certifications, Level I, II and III * Network Certifications (CCNA) or equivalent is preferred.
* Crestron programing experience is preferred.
* Fiber termination is strongly preferred.
A qualified candidate will have experience with these manufacturers and technology platforms listed below, but not limited to: * Automation Systems: Crestron Digital Media, Extron, Atlona * Smart Interactive touch panels (Clear touch and Panasonic, …Etc.
) * Audio DSP: Crestron, Biamp, etc.
* Wireless Microphones, Speakers: Shure, Sennheiser, QSC, …Etc.
* Video Conferencing: Zoom, Teams, Crestron Flex, Polycom, Cisco * Audio Conferencing: Biamp, ClearOne * Displays by Samsung, LG, NEC, Sharp.
* Projectors by Epson, NEC, Christie Digital, Panasonic, Digital Projection, etc.
* Screens by Da-Lite, Draper * Planar *Physical and Mental Requirements:* * Must have the ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend for extended periods of time * Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
* Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
* Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
* Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
Communication skills are required.
* Must be able to work at heights, on a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 70 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
* Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
* Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
* Problem solving and trouble-shooting skills and creative thinking are required.
* Interact with employees, customers, and colleagues effectively on a professional level.
* PC proficient (must already know your way around a computer) * Good Knowledge with MS Office Suite Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 - $95,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Burbank, CA 91502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: * 50% (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burbank, CA 91502