AV Field Engineer position with New Era Technology offers you the following:
- Full Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K match
- 7 company holidays + generous PTO
*** At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.SUMMARY: The
AV Field Engineer work with the Engineering team to install, commission, and complete AV and multimedia systems in accordance with New Era Technology standards. The role spans fabrication, installation, control and DSP configuration, and large-venue audio tuning.
PRIMARY DUTIES: The AV Field Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Engineering and Documentation- Participate in engineering discussions and drawing reviews
- Read, mark up, and follow project and consultant documentation
- Support Project Managers and Engineers on project-specific technical requirements
- Document equipment data (e.g., serial numbers, MAC addresses, IP addresses) and maintain inventory control and chain of custody
- Provide detailed daily reports of work completed and open punch-list items
Fabrication and Installation- Fabricate and stage AV systems in the field and in-house as needed
- Install and label equipment in racks
- Pull, crimp, solder, terminate, label, and dress cable in racks, under tables, and in credenzas and lecterns
- Support the installation team as needed and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Perform quality control on systems installed by others (e.g., subcontractors)
Commissioning, Programming, and Tuning- Configure, load, test, and troubleshoot control system programming
- Coordinate with in-house or subcontracted programmers
- Write, modify, load, test, and troubleshoot DSP files in support of system commissioning and audio optimization
- Tune professional audio systems for large venues, including stadium bowls, arenas, and auditoriums, including setting delay, gain structure, signal routing, equalization, and related system parameters
- Troubleshoot and repair newly installed and existing custom AV systems
Project and Client Support- Support multiple concurrent projects; review project requirements and schedule remote and onsite time to meet project deadlines
- Train clients on the use of AV systems
- Escalate customer service issues to management and support their resolution
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct, and comply with company policies and procedures
EXPERIENCE:- Minimum of four years of AV experience, with demonstrated proficiency meeting New Era Technology's Field Engineer standard
- Demonstrated experience tuning large-venue professional audio systems, including loudspeaker system alignment and acoustic measurement
- Client- and service-focused mindset, with strong listening skills and the ability to understand customer issues
- Understanding of how audiovisual systems function and how to diagnose and resolve problems within them
- Proficiency with AV platforms (e.g., AMX, Extron, Crestron, Poly, Cisco, QSC, Biamp)
- Solid soldering skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under schedule pressure
- Discretion and good judgment with regard to sensitive or confidential information
- AV networking experience, including configuration, troubleshooting, and coordination of networked audiovisual systems preferred
- Experience installing, configuring, and commissioning IPTV systems preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- CTS or CTS-I certification or be able to obtain within first 90 days
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, understand, and interpret job-related documents, instructions, policies, and communications in English. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with employees, customers, vendors, and other business partners, as applicable to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Ability to drive a company vehicle to client sites
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts, including work at heights
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects
- Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand, and understand the speech of others
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In office / remote and traveling to client locations.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This position generally operates during normal business hours; however, specific start and end times may vary based on business needs, workload, and job responsibilities. Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required.
TRAVEL: Up to 20% domestic travel, including overnight stays.
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Below is the pay range of this position for considered candidates based on qualifications and experience.
Pay Range
$90,000-$100,000 USD
