Senior Design Engineer, XTG

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.  Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward

XTG (Experience Technology Group) is a global team that develops, designs, and supports Med-Sim, experiential projects and enterprise broadcast in partnership with AVI-SPL regional offices.

As part of XTG, the Senior Design Engineer role supports business development, leads pre-sales creative engineering and provides on-going post-sales project support.

A Senior Design Engineer’s main function is to provide pre-sales support by acting as a technical consultant to the sale force with generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams, estimating hours, highlighting logistical challenges for the sales team to consider while pricing the opportunity, and equipment lists to enable generation of customer proposals. A Senior Design Engineer is also leveraged by the post sales team for project engineering and or on gong project consultation. In addition, this role is expected to review and validate the work of a Project Engineer. This position will support the XTG Simulation COE, with an emphasis on Medical Simulation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide creative technology and design leadership for XTG and their partners
• Partner with XTG Business Development Team to build relationships within the Med-Sim design community internationally
• Work with the XTG Director of Strategic Partnerships to track new contacts and nurture existing partner relationships 
• Translate customer requirements into creative scope of work and functional system designs

• Communicate design intent with electronic drawings, renderings and diagrams

• Develop engineering and architectural (RCP/Floor Plan) drawings, calculations and facilitate coordination with disciplines and trades
• Review pre-construction design and documentation
• Assist with technical design pricing and identify any logistical challenges
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams
• Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
• Serve as Customer liaison for engineering inquires
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products and identify new creative technologies
• Post sales project consultation
• Review and validate the work of Project Engineers
• Travel to various job sites is required
• Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (up to 20 times per year)
• Other duties assigned as needed

   

Skills and Abilities:

Must Haves: 

• Excellent customer-facing and communications skills
• Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner
• Track record of designing and implementing AV design solutions
• Ability to work and think creatively as well as independently and ensuring to meet deadlines and solve problems with a 'how can it be done' attitude
• Ability to diagnose complex system problems
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment
• CAD, Bluebeam software experience
• Support user acceptance testing
• Advanced computer skills as required for the design configuration and operation of AV equipment
• Ability to travel internationally is required
• AVIXA CTS-D OR CTS-I certification
• Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (up to 20 times per year)
• Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards
  

   

Education and/or Experience:

Nice-to-Haves:

• At least 10 years of AV experience with AVIXA CTS-D preferred
• Previous work with broadcast integration, live production and television studio design
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of six years of AV experience plus a four year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.

This pay range represents the base salary for this position. Actual compensation within the range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, and location.