AV and Control Design Engineer and Programmer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Synectics Full time

Responsibilities Supporting the Money Museum by carrying out the audio, video, and control engineering functions as required to support the design, installation, and programming of updating and enhancing the custom audio-video systems.Your efforts will contribute to the Bank's goal of fostering economic opportunity and a healthy, stable and inclusive economy and financial system where all have an opportunity to thrive.You will maintain open lines of communication both within and with regard to the Money Museum Team's expectations.Concept, Design, and Testing:Conduct a museum site survey and participate in team meetings to understand deliverable requirements and intended system functionality for the audio, visual, and control system in the MuseumRespond to requests for modifications and additions to systems.Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure modifications are tracked and cost-evaluation is considered for quality and reliability of all technology decisionsBring possible UX/Design solutions to the team for improvements and/or requirements for content and the delivery of content to achieve the Museum's goalsLead the redevelopment and migration of existing interactive media content from legacy PC-based systems to BrightSign hardware. This involves reverse engineering compiled software to extract media assets, followed by recreating the interactive experiences in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and creating BrightSign integrations using BrightAuthor-connected software.Integrate back-end services with public facing interactives and websites using front end codeAVC ProgrammingIdentify any system design challenges and proactively devise plans to avoid future troubleshooting issues that may ariseShare knowledge of current products and various manufacturers, including but not limited to BrightSign, Dakota Audio, Brown Innovations, Holosonics, AMX, Crestron, Alcorn McBride, QSC Q-Sys, 7th Sense, WATCHOUT or Medialon control systemLead in coordination with Money Museum Team the commissioning of all systems in the Money Museum to ensure proper functioning and performance of a building's systems and equipment according to the project requirements. It involves a series of thorough tests, inspections, and documentation to verify that all components work together efficientlyCollaboration and Maintenance:Provide training of system operation to Money Museum teamContribute to Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the Money Museum with tips, troubleshooting, etc., to ensure minimum down time and maximum performance of technology in the MuseumSupporting the improvement of general tidiness, cable management, safety and order of the service area and back of house spacesAid the Money Museum Team in the development of project plans and milestonesExecute project plans within the time constraints specified while adhering to quality standardsCreate BOM (bill of materials) and AV deliverables, including drawings and other documents to meet ESI (electronically stored information) StandardsMaintain proper safety practices in accordance with OSHA, site safety requirements, and/or ESI Standards.Will perform tests, inspections, and documentation to verify that all components workFocus is more on software/applications/programming controls Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human interface design, computer science or related field plus courses relevant to web technology, or user experience.3-5 years of direct experience expertise with user interaction design across diverse platformsProficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web-oriented technologiesPreferred: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)Communicates effectively with a bottom line, up front approachEnjoys discussing the details but makes efficient use of time in meetingsWillingness to share expertise and elaborate to ensure jargon doesn't limit understandingAbility to train staffers on system operation and contribute to operations and maintenance manualsProject management experienceCollaborative: works well with others and can succeed in a team environmentAbility to work under deadlineIntermediate understanding and capability of programming Audio Visual equipment (e.g., AMX, Crestron, Alcorn, Medialon, QSC Q-Sys, 7th Sense, WATCHOUT and Alcorn McBride)Proficiency in AV systems programming language, including Simpl+Intermediate understanding of IoT, Networking, Switch Configurations, etc.4-5 years' experience commissioning Corporate, Theme Park, Museum, and Entertainment AV SystemsExperience with various system types (DSP, controllers, network switches, displays, and how they interconnect)Experience with Photoshop/Illustrator and video encoding to transcode older videos/programs into new formatsExperience in game development tools and programming languages to bring concepts to lifeFamiliarity with Agile methodologyExperience with SMAART preferredProficiency in AutoCAD software and engineering simulation tools preferredEncoding/video formats & conversionsPreferred: BrightSign, NodeJS; Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.



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