Audio-Visual Design Engineer

Fort; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort is seeking a Design Engineer to support architecture, installation, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions in Wixom, MI. You will craft CAD drawings, system descriptions, and detailed documentation to ensure cohesive integrations.

The role requires hands-on experience with AV service and installation, knowledge of Crestron/QSC/Extron/AMX and DSP platforms, and the ability to read complex engineering diagrams. CTS/CTS-D certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design engineering experience.
• Experience in service and installation of audio, video and presentation systems.
• Knowledgeable of control systems (Crestron, QSC, Extron, AMX) and DSP platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret advanced single-line diagrams, architectural, construction and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of project financial reports and cost control in design and management.
• Ability to read engineering schematics and communicate design intent.
• CTS and CTS-D certifications are a plus, with right experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support architecture, installation and planning of audio, video and control solutions.
• Complete documentation with high quality, including CAD drawings, system descriptions and research.
• Research and analyze capabilities of available hardware and software options.
• Design audiovisual systems that meet customer needs as an integrated solution.
• Support projects and the team throughout the implementation process.

Skills

Design engineering

AV installation

Control systems

DSP platforms

Schematic reading

Cost management

CTS CTS-D

CAD

Education

CTS/CTS‑D certification

Tools

CAD

Job description

What You Will be doing:

• Provide technical expertise to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video and control solutions
• Completes documentation with a high degree of quality and follows Technical Services Standards. Services include CAD drawings (flows, plans, elevations, details), system descriptions, equipment research, selection, custom product design and system integration.
• Research and analyze the capabilities of available hardware and software options
• Design audiovisual systems of various hardware and software components that work together as one integrated system and that meet customer’s specific needs
• Support projects and our team throughout the implementation process.

Requirements to Assure Success:

• 3+ years of Design Engineering experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in the service and installation of audio, video and presentation systems
• Knowledgeable of control systems (Crestron, QSC, Extron, AMX) and DSP platforms (Biamp, QSC, Clearone, BSS)
• Ability to prepare, understand, and interpret advanced single-line diagrams, architectural, construction, and electrical drawings
• Knowledge of project financial reports, and the ability to control costs in the design and management of projects is essential
• Ability to read engineering schematics and communicate design intent
• CTS and CTS-D certifications are a plus, but not required with the right experience. Any other industry related certs or training are also a plus. (Ex: Crestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, Shure etc.)