Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG

AVI-SPL

About The Position

A Design Engineer’s main function is to provide presales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force by generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams, estimating hours, highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity, and creating equipment lists to enable the generation of customer proposals. A Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or ongoing project consultation. In addition, this role is expected to review and validate the work of a Project Engineer. This role will support the Simulation (Medical, Racing, Flight) Center of Excellence for XTG (Experience Technology Group). 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. A Design Engineer’s main function is to provide pre-sales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force with generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams, estimating hours, highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity, and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals. A Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation. In addition, this role is expected to review and validate the work of a Project Engineer. This position will support the XTG Simulation COE, with an emphasis on Medical Simulation projects.

Requirements

Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
Ability to communicate and interact with internal employees, clients, and colleagues in a professional and timely manner
Track record of designing and implementing experiential AV solutions
Advanced proficiency in Networking and AVoIP solutions
Ability to work and think creatively and independently with a "how can it be done" mentality to ensure deadlines are met and problems are solved
Ability to diagnose complex system problems
Proficiency 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

Nice To Haves

Formal education in Systems Engineering, Networking, Electronics or related field preferred
Previous work with consultancy, creative agency, production house or creative fabricator preferred
At least 10 years of AV experience is preferred
CTS-I and CTS-D preferred
A minimum of 6 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

Responsibilities

Provide creative technology design support, in partnership with XTG Creative Technologists, for XTG and their partners
Translate customer requirements of XTG Creative 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 other 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 inquiries
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
Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (approximately 20 times per year)
Other duties as needed