Control Technician

Bravox S/A Indústria e Comércio Eletrônico.; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in entertainment technology is seeking a Controls Testing Technician to ensure the high-quality delivery of components for complex live systems. The role focuses on equipment testing, troubleshooting, and quality control, supporting dynamic projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a formal technical background, experience in the entertainment industry, and skills in programming and equipment analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in theater/entertainment industry.
• Basic electrical fabrication skills and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of automation technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular equipment testing and quality control.
• Troubleshoot and repair TAIT controls equipment.
• Collaborate with project teams for successful project testing.

Skills

Technical Background

Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

Equipment Failure Diagnosis

Education

Formal Technical Training

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock n roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAITs 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Controls Testing Technician is responsible for the high-quality delivery of individual components as part of a larger system. This role primarily focuses on equipment testing and repair, but also assists integration in the shop on specific project tasks. While not a primary member of a projects core team, this role must effectively work with the project and operations teams to ensure equipment is appropriately tested, QCd, and prepped for a job. Additionally, as the Controls Testing Technician retains significant historical information on the beginning of a machine and systems life cycle, they also are expected to improve workflows and contribute lessons learned back to the wider team to continuously move the business and team forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Tests equipment regularly performing basic device configuration and quality control checks
• Participates in commissioning of equipment in the factory
• Coordinates and works with project teams to successfully complete project testing
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and assists in the maintenance of all TAIT controls equipment
• Provides regular status reports back to the organization and team
• Completes machine and system redlines and non-conformance reporting to provide feedback to design teams and organization
• Actively maintains golden device configurations and parameterizations
• Actively maintains QC and other testing documents for controls equipment
• Acts as a subject matter expert for tested equipment providing technical support to onsite clients and teams
• Participates in lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to close the loop on design decisions
• Participates in support rotations to assist in equipment troubleshooting
• Can mobilize to site for the targeted assistance of technical work with the core project team
  
  

Position Requirements

• Formal technical background
• Theater/entertainment experience
• Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology and equipment
• Basic knowledge at a minimum of PLC programming and control theory
• Experience with basic electrical fabrication & electrical safe working practices
• Ability to conduct equipment failure diagnosis and analysis
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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