Audio/Visual Engineer
Description
- Manages, coordinates, and establishes priorities for audio/visual projects including but not limited to scheduling, end-user coordination, equipment installation or coordination, documentation, and configuration. Provides direction and guidance to project team members and monitors results.
- Manages inventory of equipment and supplies. Determines equipment to purchase for projects. Develops cost estimates and establishes budgets for projects.
- Researches and implements best practices to resolve equipment issues.
- Develops and manages audio and video plans for events.
- Programs Crestron audio/video systems.
- Creates and implements easy-to-use GUI (1 button push to start).
- Programs simple to complex audio/video control systems using proprietary software.
- Troubleshoots and fixes programming issues with existing control systems.
- Conducts installations and collaborates with construction team if required.
- Designs and implements innovative ideas for smart home automation technologies.
- Configures Internet Protocol (IP) camera to appropriate Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
- Develops and implements digital signage solutions.
- Integrates face recognition with access control systems.
- Designs, engineers, installs, and programs video wall systems.
- Configures Security Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and Network Video Recorders (NVR).
- Designs and studies blueprints, schematics, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications to determine design and installation procedures.
- Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of multiple systems for the design; plans or modifies designs to minimize waste of materials; designs easy access for future maintenance and design with cost mitigation.
- Manages AV hardware and software to ensure equipment preparation for projects.
- Operates the master controls of the AV system during events.
- Maintains and troubleshoots hardware and software.
- Manages AV equipment including storage, transport, assembly, and disassembly.
- Develops and maintains AV equipment user guides.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at the direction of management.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media or Audio Visual, a plus.
- Must have a valid California Driver's License
- Seven (7) years of experience in alarm or video security installation and AV installation.
- Experience in IP CCTV, Access Control, Alarm Tech, and Installation, a plus
- Hands-on experience with commercial AV products such as Creston, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC, Samsung, LG, Epson, Vaddio, Logitech, Poly, and Cisco.
- Experience with equipment racks and cable management.
- Basic understanding of Audio DSP concepts.
- Video over IP systems preferred.
- Familiarity with low-voltage installation best practices and safety standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced construction environments.
- Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used in AV installation.
- Avixia CTS or CTS-I certification preferred.
- Occasional travel required.
Pay Range: $75,000.00 - 100,000.00/yr
ABOUT US
ORB Innovations is a London-based startup making waves in the world of contact and combat sports. With a passion for innovation, ORB makes Smart Mouthguards that protect athletes teeth AND track their fitness, performance and wellness, providing valuable data to help them train smarter and push further... What's a Smart Mouthguard? Imagine a Fitbit, in a mouthguard!
ORB's products are the first and only of their kind, from heart-pumping beats to head-turning impacts, we've got these athletes covered with a wearable that's tailored to their sport.
Founded in 2017, ORB has spent over 5 years tirelessly working to bring this groundbreaking technology to market. Now, as ORB expands its team, join us in bringing the future of sports technology to athletes everywhere.
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our process involves three stages:
- Resume Review & Short List.
- Initial Call (Depending on the role, a take home task may also be requested).
- Final Interview.
Our average process takes approximately 2-3 weeks, but we always work around your availability.
You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions or want to talk through reasonable adjustments ahead of or during your application, please contact us at [email protected].
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We're a hardware enabled sports analytics startup with an expanding passionate team, collaborating and creating extraordinary physical & digital products that have the potential to make a significant difference to our customers lives. If you love sports and technology, this is where the two meet!
There are loads of ways we help ORB-ians do the best work. We often review and enhance our benefits, but here's a brief overview of what we offer right now. If you'd like more information on any of them, just ask!
You can see a full list of employee benefits at https://orbsport.com/pages/careers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We are actively creating an equitable environment for every ORB-ian to thrive.
One of our priorities is to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring that we provide ample support for all our employees to grow within the company. Embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment are essential to our ethos.
As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment without any bias based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.