Automation & Effects Designer

Sight & Sound; Ronks (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound is seeking an Automation & Effects Designer to research, develop, install, program, and maintain show control systems for theatre productions. You will design and implement effects for new and existing shows, and work to troubleshoot and repair systems to ensure flawless performances.

The role requires strong electrical and electronic skills, experience with control systems, and flexibility to work shows and rehearsals as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical skills required.
• Proficient with shop hand tools and hand power tools.
• Advanced electronic skills with equipment programming knowledge.
• Computer skills including hardware, software, and network.
• Familiarity with industrial/theatrical control systems; including motor drives and HMIs.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including during shows and rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct and maintain effects, controls, and projects for shows and systems.
• Provide repairs to facility and show equipment during performances and rehearsals to preserve show quality.
• Assist in system construction including panel design and build.
• Test, commission and document developed systems and train users.
• Ensure all efforts conform to approved Sight and Sound construction practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical basics

Shop tools

Electronic skills

Programming knowledge

Computer skills

Industrial control systems

Flexible hours

Tools

HMI

Motor drives

Control panels

Job description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Automation & Effects Designer works to research, develop, construct, install, document, program, implement, maintain, and update systems relating to industrial control, show control, animated figure control, and mechanicals. Design and implement special effects for new shows, existing shows, and special projects at Sight and Sound Theatres. They learn and understand show related programs and systems to be able to troubleshoot and repair them.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, construct and maintain effects, controls, and special projects with the intention of learning and understanding projects and systems at a level that would enable independent repair and troubleshooting.
• Provide expedient repairs to facility and show related equipment and systems during performances, rehearsals, and other times as needed to preserve show quality and operations.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of system construction including panel design and build.
• Prove and test developed systems and commission them for use by providing necessary training and documentation to users.
• Ensure that all efforts are conform to approved Sight and Sound construction practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites

• Basic electrical skills. Proficient with shop hand tools and hand power tools
• Advanced electronic skills with equipment programming knowledge
• Computer skills including hardware, software, and network
• Familiarity with industrial and/or theatrical control systems. Including industrial motor drives and HMIs
• Must be available to work flexible hours. Occasionally scheduled to work during the shows and rehearsals, but also during other shifts as necessary to complete department projects

The physical demands of this position are typical for a desk job. You will be at a desk most of the day, typically with the option to sit or stand. You may have to lift/exert up to 10 lbs of force on occasion. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.