AV Systems Technician — Media Production & Installations

Laika; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LAIKA in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Media Engineering Technician to support installation, maintenance, and operation of professional media systems across production environments. You will work with the Media Systems Engineers on AV, editorial suites, dailies playback, and screening rooms, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities include assisting with system deployments, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and documenting rack layouts and cabling.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years hands-on experience in AV technology or related technical field.
• Experience or education in media production environments preferred (film/animation/TV).
• Foundational knowledge of AV systems, signal flow, cabling and professional equipment.
• Hands-on experience installing or troubleshooting computers and AV gear.
• Familiarity with OS (Mac/Windows/Linux) and basic networking.
• Ability to read technical diagrams, manuals, and rack/cable layouts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, deployment, maintenance, and operation of AV/production systems.
• Assist with equipment racks, cable routing, labeling, and organization.
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates, and equipment checks.
• Support system upgrades, moves, commissioning, and testing.
• Initial troubleshooting and signal testing, escalate as needed.
• Prepare rooms for production use and provide technical support.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and inventories.
• Follow established engineering designs and procedures.

Skills

AV systems

Troubleshooting

Cable management

Documentation

Team collaboration

OS & Networking

Tools

Avid

DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design

Q-SYS

Dante

Shure

Extron

Job description

LAIKA in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Media Engineering Technician to support installation, maintenance, and operation of professional media systems across production environments. You will work with the Media Systems Engineers on AV, editorial suites, dailies playback, and screening rooms, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities include assisting with system deployments, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and documenting rack layouts and cabling.