Design Engineer

AVI-SPL - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Telecommunications

About the position

The Design Engineer 1 at AVI-SPL plays a crucial role in providing presales support as a technical consultant to the sales team. This position involves generating functional system descriptions, block flow diagrams, and equipment lists to facilitate customer proposals. Additionally, the Design Engineer 1 supports post-sales project engineering and consultation, ensuring that customer requirements are effectively translated into functional system designs.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs.
• Review pre-construction design and documentation.
• Assist with technical design and estimate hours for projects, highlighting logistical challenges.
• Generate functional system descriptions and block diagrams.
• Identify cabling and miscellaneous material needs for projects.
• Assist Account Manager with labor and material estimates.
• Assume ownership of project installation when required.
• Develop engineering and architectural drawings, calculations, and acoustical modeling as needed.
• Provide ongoing engineering support and assist with project sign-off.
• Meet with vendors to evaluate products as requested.

Requirements

• Proven business writing skills.
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment.
• Support user acceptance testing.
• Understand basic IP networking.
• Ability to diagnose complex system problems.
• Advanced computer skills for design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with internal employees, clients, and colleagues.
• Valid Driver's License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma.

Nice-to-haves

• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred.
• At least five years of AV experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered.
• Experience with Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Bluejeans, Cisco Telepresence, etc.) - both hardware and software.
• AVIXA General CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) is preferred.

Benefits

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