Senior Design Engineer, XTG

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.  Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward

XTG is a global team that develops, designs, and supports experiential projects in partnership with AVI-SPL regional offices.

As part of XTG (Experience Technology Group), Design Engineers provide proposal details and pre-sales coordination for creative AV designs to enable experiential storytelling.  This customer-facing, senior design role supports pre-sales creative engineering and provides on-going post-sales project support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide creative technology design support, in partnership with Technologists, for XTG and their partners
• Translate customer requirements or Technologist or Creative Partner vision into functional system designs and proposals
• Communicate design intent with hand sketches, electronic drawings, renderings, diagrams, outlines, storyboards, and/or narratives
• Take ownership of problem-solving
• Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations and facilitate coordination with disciplines and trades
• Review pre-construction design and documentation
• Assist with technical design pricing and identify any logistical challenges
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams
• Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
• Serve as Customer liaison for engineering inquires
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products and identify new creative technologies
• Post sales project consultation
• Review and validate the work of lower level Design Engineers
• Travel to various job sites is required
• Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (up to 20 times per year)

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent customer-facing and communications skills

Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner

Track record of designing and implementing experiential AV solutions

Ability to work and think creatively as well as independently and ensuring to meet deadlines and solve problems with a 'how can it be done' attitude

Ability to diagnose complex system problems

Proficient with test and calibration equipment

Support user acceptance testing

Advanced computer skills as required for the design configuration and operation of AV equipment

Ability to travel internationally is required

Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards

Education and/or Experience:

• At least 10 years of AV experience with AVIXA CTS-D preferred
• Previous work with consultancy, creative agency, production house or creative fabricator preferred
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A four year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.