Broadcast Field Engineer

ALPHA VIDEO & AUDIO INC•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•$70,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Broadcast Field Engineer is responsible for adjusting, testing, configuring and commissioning Broadcast & IT systems, bringing projects to completion and ensuring quality. They must understand design, as well as demonstrate installation and commissioning techniques. He or she must be able to understand large broadcast systems, break them into subsystems, and have a solid technical background and understanding of video, audio, control and data/networking. The Broadcast Field Engineer will work closely with the Field Manager, Engineers, Lead Installers, and Project Managers. He or she will provide both general and specific recommendations on installation standards, technologies, personnel, job specifics and implementation. For all types of systems, upon completion, the Engineer shall provide red lined drawings and a completed commissioning report. In some rare cases, he or she may act as Project Foreman.

Requirements

Up to 70% travel, occasionally on a last-minute basis, for up to two weeks at a time.
Occasional evening and weekend work.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a background check.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of organization
Ability to create, manage, prioritize, and complete a task list
Familiarity with construction and corporate job sites
Must be able to communicate effectively in a team
Knowledge of broadcast A/V theory and IT networking
Ability to read and comprehend CAD drawings, blueprints and technical drawings
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting audio, video, and IP signal flows
Excellent soldering skills
Excellent computer skills
Solid knowledge of system configurations
Knowledge of audio & video design theory
Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems
Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel)
High school diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying and configuring: ST 2110 IP media networks, PTP synchronization, boundary clocks, IP gateways, IP video test and measurement equipment.
Audio-over-IP signals as Dante, AES67, AVB and familiarity with IPTV Systems.
Broadcast equipment from Evertz, Ross, Imagine Communications, Sony, Grass Valley, Panasonic, JVC, EVS and AJA - including routers, switchers, cameras, servers, etc.
Displays, including LCD, direct view LED, monitor walls, etc.
Proficiency generating, testing, and measuring: Video signals including baseband SDI, component, composite/VBS, 2110-20, NDI, etc.
Audio signals including balanced and unbalanced, line and mic, MADI, AES, Dante, AES67, etc.
Ethernet traffic using Wireshark, as well as general network troubleshooting.
Some engineering background preferred (production truck, sports venue, integrator, news media, manufacturer)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Additional advanced or product-specific certifications are preferred
AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam Revu experience preferred
SBE, CTS-I, or CTS-D
Additional broadcast and network certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold the Alpha Values.
Work with and advise design engineering during initial system design.
Seek to understand end-user functional requirements and configure systems in a way that reflects the intended system design, as well as the client’s best interests.
Attend drawing reviews.
Proactively identify areas of concern with system design, equipment integration and end-user functionality needs.
Work with the project manager and lead installer to create task lists for technicians.
Perform signal tests to certify all cabling and ensure proper functionality.
Program broadcast equipment (includes routers, switchers, mixers, CG, etc.) in our fabrication facility and at client sites.
Communicate with the client, project manager, salesperson and engineer to provide status updates, issues and potential solutions.
Work with on-site tech team to identify and finalize punch list items.
Compile system commissioning reports.
Act as the final point of quality control on work performed by Alpha staff and contractors, to ensure that all deliverables meet and conform to safety and quality requirements.
Perform employee and client training.
Serve as a role model for other technicians by exhibiting a high quality of work, an excellent work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Work directly with subcontractors and/or third parties as necessary.
Identify integration process inefficiencies and advocate for solutions.
Provide technical support to Alpha employees and clients in any areas of expertise.
Possess the ability to pull, terminate, and label all types of broadcast video, audio and control cabling.
All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.