Exhibits Technician – Electronics & Interactive Systems
About The Position
Are you passionate about hands-on technology and love bringing learning to life through interactive play? Miami Children’s Museum is looking for a skilled and curious Exhibits Technician to help maintain, troubleshoot, and bring our interactive exhibits to life—creating unforgettable experiences for children and families every day. This is more than just a technical role—it’s an opportunity to combine creativity, problem-solving, and innovation while supporting exhibits that inspire curiosity, imagination, and discovery through play.
Requirements
- Experience with electronics repair, troubleshooting, or interactive systems in museums, science centers, themed environments, AV, or similar hands-on settings
- Working knowledge of basic electronics, wiring, sensors, switches, and power supplies
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, physical environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to visitor safety
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience repairing or maintaining interactive museum exhibits
- Familiarity with microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
- Ability to read basic schematics or technical documentation
- Experience working in cultural institutions, children’s museums, or science centers
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic and interactive exhibit components, including sensors, switches, buttons, lighting, audio, screens, and low-voltage systems
- Diagnose exhibit issues and perform in-house repairs to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Support interactive exhibit builds, installations, upgrades, and refreshes
- Collaborate with carpenters, fabricators, and designers during exhibit development and testing
- Conduct preventive maintenance and document repairs, recurring issues, and technical solutions
- Assist with testing and launch of new exhibits and interactive elements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in both shop and gallery spaces
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
