Exhibition Engineering Lead - Art & Tech Operations

Van Gendt Hallen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Studio Drift collaboration

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Drift Museum Amsterdam is seeking an Exhibition Head to oversee the daily technical operation of artworks and exhibitions, ensuring safety, reliability and alignment with artistic and technical requirements.

You will lead a team of technicians and specialists, collaborating with the Technical Director, Studio Drift engineers and curatorial staff to translate vision into precise technical execution, while developing preventive maintenance procedures for long-term reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in exhibition engineering, museums, live entertainment or similarly complex environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical and software-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Exhibition Operations: Ensure continuous, safe, and reliable operation of artworks, installations and exhibition systems.
• Artistic Integrity: Safeguard artistic intent and technical specifications during operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Technical Leadership: Lead, coordinate and support exhibition technicians and specialists, including daily planning and supervision.
• Maintenance & Reliability: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, coordinate repairs and maintain technical documentation and maintenance records.
• Troubleshooting & Escalation: Identify and resolve technical issues, coordinate interventions and elevate risks to the Technical Director.
• Collaboration: Work with the Technical Director, curatorial team and Studio Drift's engineers on execution, installation, testing and calibration.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Software systems

Public safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Automation systems

SCADA

Job description

Drift Museum Amsterdam is seeking an Exhibition Head to oversee the daily technical operation of artworks and exhibitions, ensuring safety, reliability and alignment with artistic and technical requirements.

You will lead a team of technicians and specialists, collaborating with the Technical Director, Studio Drift engineers and curatorial staff to translate vision into precise technical execution, while developing preventive maintenance procedures for long-term reliability.