Exhibition Technical Engineer

Meow Wolf•Grapevine, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world. We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: Collaborative Creativity, Provocative Playfulness, Outsiders Welcome, Authentic Compassion, and Audacious Courage. The Exhibition Technical Engineer is a part of a key team behind a consistent technical experience for our guests. This role is tasked with operating and maintaining the exhibition day-in and day-out, supporting special events, media events and contributing to new exhibit installations. Additional responsibilities include repairs and preventative maintenance of all exhibit technology as well as designing and implementing system and component improvements to evolve and improve the overall experience.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings, electronic schematics, computer hardware, software, applications, and operating systems and IT infrastructure are required.
Possess advanced understanding of Max/ MSP.
Advanced understanding of Touch Designer.
Demonstrated competency troubleshooting and repairing embedded systems that incorporate Arduino, Teensy and Raspberry Pi.
Show Lighting Programming, in particular working with ETC systems and HOG Full Boar consoles.
Advanced understanding of Network Engineering & IT infrastructure.
Supplemental programming languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Java; and frameworks like OSC.
Comfortable configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Linux computers from the command line, Macs from the GUI and command line, and Windows PCs.
Experience with projectors and media servers.
OSHA 10 Construction.
3 to 5 years of professional experience in relevant industries, ideally working in Emerging Technology, Entertainment Technology, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, or Professional Audiovisual trades.
Is experienced one or more of the following specialties: Architectural and Theatrical Lighting Systems, TouchDesigner, Max/MSP, other Visual Programming Environments, Processing, Arduino IDE, other Creative Programming Environments, Electrical Engineering and Low Voltage Electronics, Creative Technology and Physical Computing, Network Engineering Principles.
Possess strong understanding of electronic circuits and electrical theory.
Understanding of computers and micro-controllers.
Familiarity working with a variety of lighting fixtures, including DMX and addressable LED.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and ability to self-manage.
Has strong organizational and documentation capabilities.
Highly detail oriented, meticulous, and organized.
Strong fabrication skills and is skilled with power and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate for this position holds a minimum of an Associate degree, is a graduate of a Technical Institute, holds relevant Industry Certifications or has job experience equivalent.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all technical systems in the exhibit which includes electrical systems, data distribution, electronics, micro-controllers, lighting, audio, video, and how they work together to create the intended show experience.
Carry out installations and repairs on electronic and electrical equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards.
Execute daily inspections and reporting, creation, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, managing parts inventory and software backups.
Learn and apply best practices, standard operating procedures, safety related work practices as well as build and create the documentation of custom interactive artwork, objects and installations that seam together sensors, micro-controllers, computers, lights, sound, video, and various electromechanical elements that are part of the exhibition.
Keep systems operational and coordinating with the exhibit wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality.
Train staff (exhibit team members, managers, docents, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition technical installations experience.
Respond and resolve any immediately solvable technical problems.
Support all exhibit staff members as needed on projects and repairs.
Review and document in the Bug Reports and Tech Failure Log for updates/changes in daily operation.
Install, test and report on new software and firmware upgrades.
Keep track of Tech Maintenance inventory, and order parts as needed.
Clean, and maintain all exhibit tech pieces, tech closet/nook electronics and exhibit technical equipment.
Work independently and in partnership with other exhibit teams to keep the exhibition clean, safe and functional.
Update new media content and programming to exhibit devices and controllers as needed.
Install, replace, connect, configure, and test any electronic devices, parts, tech equipment, computers, etc. as needed.
Work with the Facility Maintenance team to solve any AC power problems, or upgrades.
Document all exhibit as-builts, upgrades and changes.