AV Systems Engineer II

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

401K w/ company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking an experienced AV System Designer in Los Angeles, CA. You will design, review, and implement conferencing, AV processing, video distribution, and control systems across projects.

Responsibilities include creating drawings, DSP programming, AV over IP, and coordination with Sales, PM, and Install teams. Requires 3–5 years AV design experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical 2 year degree or better in AV or related field.
• 3-5 years AV industry design experience.
• Experience engineering AV systems incl. security/access control & DAS.
• Certifications in Extron/Crestron/QSC or Dante preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and wiring diagrams from project plans for AV projects.
• Develop functional design, construction drawings, DSP and control programming.
• Prepare AV construction documents for renovations and new builds.
• Design AV systems including conferencing, AV over IP, signage, paging and control.
• Lead design activities within projects; ensure code compliance.
• Survey sites, produce layouts and technical construction drawings.
• Deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, PM and Install teams.
• Coordinate with CAD Drafters to produce drawings.
• Support engineering sales and review proposed designs.
• Set up and test AV technology concepts and endpoints.
• Coach system designers and engineers as needed.

Skills

AV design

DSP/control programming

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Technical 2 year degree

Tools

Extron Control Specialist

Crestron

QSC Q-SYS

Dante

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for Audio Visual system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of conferencing, audio processing, video distribution, control systems and other AV systems.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for Audio Visual system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of conferencing, audio processing, video distribution, control systems and other AV systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and wiring diagrams, based upon project plans and specifications, showing locations of devices, equipment, and wiring etc. for audio visual projects.
• Develops functional design, construction drawings, DSP and control programming, and equipment specifications for audio, video, control, and network equipment.
• Preparing AV construction documents for both building renovations and new construction projects.
• Designing and applying audio visual systems, including conferencing and collaboration rooms, AV over IP, digital signage, paging and mass notification, and AV control systems.
• Responsible for all aspects of audio visual design within designated projects.
• Conducts surveys to gather field data; prepares drawings, layouts, and other visual aids; prepares technical construction drawings. Reviews the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences as required as part of the design process.
• Work in a close team environment with Sales, Project Management, and Installation Departments
• Work with CAD Drafters to produce installation and drawing packages.
• Engineering sales support and review of the functionality and design of systems being proposed by account managers.
• Set-up and test new products and design concepts such as AV over IP endpoints, control processors, network switches, custom designed systems, etc.
• Coaching and Mentoring of System Designers and Systems Engineers as requested.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical 2 year degree or better and/or 3-5 years of audio visual industry design experience
• Experience engineering audio visual systems, preferably experience with security/access control, DAS and/or Structured Cabling as well.
• Certification in 2 control or DSP platforms (such as Extron Control Specialist, Crestron, QSC Q-SYS, or Biamp Tesira) or equivalent documented experience
• Certification in 2 audio or video distribution platforms (such as Extron AV Associate, Dante Level 2, or Crestron DM NVX) or equivalent documented experience
• Certification as an AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or equivalent documented experience
• Knowledge of NEC Code, AVIXA standards, and low voltage systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized business systems
• Valid US drivers license
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Networking Dante Level 3 and/or AVIXA CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist Design).
• General knowledge of network security principals including data routing, switching, wireless radios, multicasting, VPNs, AV over IP, DAS and/or Structured Cabling, and Enterprise level Access Control Systems.

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information

• Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required
• Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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