Job DescriptionA leading provider of custom scenic fabrication, automation, and painted scenery servicing the live entertainment industry is seeking an Associate Automation Designer.
Location: Yonkers, NY.The Associate Automation Designer is responsible for implementing automation and control systems and software for a variety of projects in the live entertainment field.
Key Responsibilities- Support clients and technicians using motion control systems in new and existing installations in shop and on-site.
- Assist in testing, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, maintenance, and repairing a variety of motion control systems and hardware.
- Collaborate externally with designers, technical personnel, and clients, as well as internally with other departments to effectively integrate automated effects into an overall production.
- Design mechanical winches, lifts, and other typical theatrical machinery.
- Effectively integrate stock machine designs into new installations.
- Design and specify electrical control systems.
- Develop and maintain control and interface software.
- Produce shop and installation drawings of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Order materials and components.
- Interface with the shop floor to ensure timely and accurate construction and maintain high quality standards.
- Coordinate and maintain show-specific automation department paperwork to ensure proper deployment and field support.
- Maintain or develop as-built documentation and O&M manuals.
RequirementsQualifications
3+ years in the professional theatre or entertainment industry. A technical production degree is a plus.
Experience with theatrical motion control systems, industrial control software, and/or industrial controls.
Proficient with TCP/IP networking. Fieldbus experience, such as EtherCAT or CANOpen, a plus.
Proficient with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages. Familiarity with Beckhoff's TwinCAT hardware and software a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Office suite, AutoCAD (Electrical a plus); Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) a plus.
Familiarity with NEC, UL 508, NFPA 70E. Familiarity with IEC functional safety standards (SIL, PL).
BenefitsThe company offers an excellent benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer. Pay range: $45.52/hr - $47.34/hr. Standard operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm, with overtime hours as needed. Employment is contingent on active and anticipated projects and workload in the shop.
