WTS AV Solution Design Engineer

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Wachter is accepting applications for an AV Solution Design Engineer. We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Job Details:

• AV Solution Design Engineer is responsible for Pre-Sales support
• System Design, drafting Bill of Materials, requesting distributor quotes, organizing pricing of equipment and applying standard labor components to bids which shall include the following disciplines: Audio Visual Conference room and collaboration technologies.
• An incumbent in this position will also assist with pre-sales opportunities by working with sales engineers to draft proposals.
• Should be comfortable to act as a technical resource for discovery and information gathering for Audio Visual Solutions on client calls.
• Should possess the ability to work with MS Word and Excel.
• Should be able to determine if additional information is needed to develop a solution that meets the customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Systems Engineering and Sales Depts. to develop technical Solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Communicate effectively with commercial customers regarding their AV requirements and budgets.
• Design a fully functional audio and visual solution from a set of construction drawings or a site survey.
• Work effectively with manufacturing and industry partners.
• The ability to read and understand RFPs, technical drawings, Bids/ BOMs and technical requirements for IT focused projects.
• A good methodical approach to tasks, ability, and interests to learn new technologies.
• Will be required to continue to learn new Audio-Visual solutions and as a plus an understanding of electrical limitations with respect to Audio Visual
• Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School diploma is required.
• A good understanding of the requirements to program and commission-controlled A/V solutions.
• Experience with AV manufactures and equipment including but not limited to: Crestron, Biamp, Extron, Atlona, Shure, Atlas, Poly and Cisco. Ability to define Requirements, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and high proficiency with Word and Excel.
• CTS-D/I, Crestron, Biamp, Extron, Atlona, Shure, Atlas, Poly and Cisco certifications are preferred but not required