Automation Engineer II: Live Entertainment Automation

TAIT; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer'‑

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹 

Paid vacation and 12 holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TAIT seeks an Automation Engineer to provide hands-on service, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and operational support of automation and control systems across live entertainment environments. You will ensure show automation, motion, and safety systems are reliable, safe, and fully functional during ongoing operations.

Role requires strong technical judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments, with the flexibility to travel on

Qualifications

• Experience with field applications, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.
• Willingness to relocate and travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call and emergency technical support to client partners.
• Perform rapid triage and troubleshooting remotely and onsite.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across automation, control systems, networks, drives, and safety systems.
• Plan and execute scheduled and reactive onsite service visits, including inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation, control, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Travel to client sites; travel up to ~120 days per year, domestically and internationally.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

TAIT seeks an Automation Engineer to provide hands-on service, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and operational support of automation and control systems across live entertainment environments. You will ensure show automation, motion, and safety systems are reliable, safe, and fully functional during ongoing operations.

Role requires strong technical judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments, with the flexibility to travel on