Hitachi America

AV Specialist

Hitachi America$93K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in audiovisual system support or executive meeting spaces
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other video conferencing technologies
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Capability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with executives and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate AV equipment for briefings and meetings
  • Troubleshoot technology during live presentations
  • Conduct inspections of meeting rooms and collaboration spaces
  • Prepare materials and support presenters with technical needs
  • Manage AV equipment inventory and coordinate maintenance
  • Provide support for events and virtual/hybrid sessions
  • Maintain a professional presence during customer visits.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-visibility environment
  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AV technology
  • Participation in an innovative corporate culture
  • Potential for professional development in event support and AV management
  • Engagement with senior leadership and executive clients.
Full Job Description
Location:
Santa Clara, California, United States

Job ID:
R0140050

Date Posted:
2026-08-03

Company Name:
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Executive Briefing Center (EBC) AV Support Specialist

Company: Hitachi America, Ltd.

Division: Americas Marketing and External Relations

Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite 5 days a week from 7 am - 4 pm PST)

Status: 6 months Project Employee

Position Summary

The Executive Briefing Center (EBC) AV Support Specialist is responsible for delivering a seamless technology experience for customers, executives, and partners visiting the Hitachi Executive Briefing Center. This role provides hands-on audiovisual, meeting room, and technical support while ensuring all presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements run flawlessly.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically proficient, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm under pressure while supporting high-visibility executive and customer meetings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audiovisual Support
  • Set up, test, and operate audiovisual equipment for customer briefings, executive meetings, and special events.
  • Support video conferencing platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
  • Troubleshoot displays, projectors, microphones, cameras, speakers, and presentation systems.
  • Provide real-time technical support during live meetings and presentations.
  • Ensure all meeting room technology is fully operational prior to customer arrival.


2. Executive Briefing Center Operations
  • Conduct daily inspections of meeting rooms and collaboration spaces.
  • Prepare presentation materials and ensure content displays properly.
  • Coordinate room setups according to meeting requirements.
  • Assist presenters with connectivity, presentation delivery, and demonstration support.
  • Maintain a professional customer-facing presence during executive and customer visits.


3. Technology & Equipment Management
  • Manage inventory of AV equipment and peripherals.
  • Coordinate repairs and maintenance with vendors and internal IT teams.
  • Document technical issues and resolutions.
  • Recommend technology upgrades and improvements to enhance the customer experience.


4. Event Support
  • Support executive meetings, customer briefings, partner events, and virtual/hybrid events.
  • Assist with event setup, breakdown, and technical rehearsals.
  • Provide onsite support for special events and demonstrations.


Qualifications

Required
  • 3 - 5 years of experience supporting audiovisual systems, conference rooms, or executive meeting spaces.
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and video conferencing technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable supporting executives, customers, and senior leadership.


Preferred
  • Experience supporting an Executive Briefing Center, Experience Center, or Conference Center.
  • Knowledge of Crestron, Extron, Cisco, Poly, or similar AV platforms.
  • Familiarity with digital signage and presentation technologies.
  • Event support experience.


Success Factors
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong customer-first mindset.
  • Professional demeanor when interacting with executives and customers.
  • Ability to anticipate technical issues before they impact meetings.
  • Reliable, proactive, and responsive.


Reporting Structure

Reports to: Executive Briefing Center Manager

Work Environment
  • Onsite position supporting the Executive Briefing Center.
  • Occasional early morning or late afternoon support for executive and customer events.
  • Ability to lift and move AV equipment up to 30 pounds as needed.


For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected hourly rate for this position in our California office upon hire is $45 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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