Mechanical Installation Engineer II - Permanent Installation

Tait Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT seeks a Mechanical Installation Engineer to install, commission and maintain mechanical systems for a global client base. The role involves on-site integration, testing, and technical support across projects worldwide, with significant travel and close collaboration with project teams.

You will coordinate installation tasks, ensure safety, and liaise with customers to deliver high-quality experiences in live entertainment venues, theme parks, and cruise ships.

Qualifications

• Understanding of mechanical principles.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Experience working within a mechanical technician capacity or equivalent.
• Right to work in Hong Kong.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Fluency in Cantonese.
• Proficiency in English to a working level.
• Ability to work in entertainment conditions.
• Strong written skills.
• Ability to work domestically and internationally on ~100 days/year.
• Mandarin (Desirable).
• Understanding of winching and lifting machinery (Desirable).
• Previous experience in a technical theatre setting (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project.
• Comprises part of installation team, ultimately implementing technology on site for the customer.
• Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements.
• Communicates frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks.
• Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields.
• Works closely with service & support on post-project work.
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes.
• Play a key role in the testing and adjustment of mechanical systems.
• Stays well organized and pays close attention to details.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for client enquiries and provide mechanical support to a variety of projects.
• Perform mechanical tasks on a variety of staging / rigging equipment in order to ensure that TAIT’s products meet the desired specifications as outlined by the client.
• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of on-site custom show-built elements.
• Be actively involved in setting up-staging and mechanical equipment, ensuring that all TAIT Health and Safety policies and procedures are met at all times.
• Project Management of certain tasks.
• Liaising directly with TAIT customers and clients, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Prepare equipment ready to be installed on site in areas such as performing arts venues, theme parks, location-based experiences and cruise ships

Skills

Mechanical principles

Read schematics/manuals/drawings

Mechanical technician experience

Right to work in Hong Kong

Basic electrical knowledge

Cantonese fluency

English working level

Entertainment environment adaptability

Strong written communication

Frequent travel (100 days/yr)

Mandarin (Desirable)

Winching & lifting machinery (Des)

Technical theatre experience (Des)

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. TAIT’s 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

Mechanical Installation Engineer is tasked with making multiple elements work together as one cohesive system. A key technical role, a Mechanical Installation Engineer also has essential responsibilities in project coordination, especially focused on project sites around the world. As the final step in the project process, integration is key to high-quality delivery before system handover to the client. This person sits on the uniquely TAIT line between technology and art, helping to create the best shows and spectacles in the world. The Mechanical Installation Engineer will install, commission and maintain mechanical systems and equipment for TAIT’s client base as well as providing on-site technical support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates integration of disparate elements into one cohesive project.

• Comprises part of installation team, ultimately implementing technology on site for the customer.

• Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements.

• Communicates frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks.

• Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields.

• Works closely with service & support on post-project work.

• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes.

• Play a key role in the testing and adjustment of mechanical systems

• Stays well organized and pays close attention to details.

• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.

• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

• Act as a key point of contact for client enquiries and provide mechanical support to a variety of projects

• Perform mechanical tasks on a variety of staging / rigging equipment in order to ensure that TAIT’s products are able to meet the desired specifications as outlined by the client

• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of on-site custom show-built elements

• Be actively involved in setting up-staging and mechanical equipment, ensuring that all TAIT Health and Safety policies and procedures are met at all times

• Project Management of certain tasks

• Liaising directly with TAIT customers and clients, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction

• Prepare equipment ready to be installed on site in areas such as performing arts venues, theme parks, location-based experiences and cruise ships

Position Requirements

• Understanding of mechanical principles

• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and drawings

• Experience working within a mechanical technician capacity or equivalent

• Right to work in Hong Kong

• Basic electrical knowledge

• Fluency in Cantonese

• Proficiency in English to a working level

• Ability to work in entertainment conditions

• Strong written skills

• Ability to work in domestic and internationally on average of 100 days per year

• Ability to communicate in Mandarin (Desirable)

• Understanding of winching and lifting machinery (Desirable)

• Previous experience working within a technical theatre setting (Desirable)

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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.