Design Engineer

Solutionz, Inc; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutionz, Inc. in La Mirada, CA is seeking an AV Design Engineer to design audiovisual system solutions, develop BOMs, and support sales with quotes and documentation.

You will collaborate with customers, Sales, PM, CAD, and Operations to ensure designs are technically sound and accurately estimated. The role requires 3+ years in AV, Crestron and DSP knowledge, ability to read drawings, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in AV technical role.
• Knowledge of AV and Architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of Crestron (and Other Control and Switching System) applications.
• Extensive knowledge of DSP, conferencing devices, audio conferencing best practices.
• Ability to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies salesperson in site visits and needs analysis.
• Develop SOF noting system capabilities and limitations.
• Create BOM based on SOF with all components and installation materials.
• Estimate bulk cabling and installation costs; manage project docs in NetSuite.
• Create a system flow diagram and save to BOX.
• Complete a labor estimator based on site conditions and save to Box.
• Coordinate BIM/CAD handoff to the CAD team for drawings.
• Develop Technical Scope of Work for field operations.
• Review SOF and BOM with PM for post-award processing.
• Provide technical support and vendor evaluations as needed.

Skills

AV system design

Crestron/Control systems

BOM estimation

MS Office expertise

Reading electrical/construction draws

Field/customer interaction

Tools

CAD software

NetSuite

BOX cloud storage

Job description

AV Design Engineer Employment Type Full-time Location La Mirada, CA Office Address: 16751 Knott Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638 This is a local, field-based position supporting projects throughout the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. Candidates should be based within reasonable commuting distance of Solutionz, Inc.'s La Mirada office, generally within 50 miles. Regular travel to the La Mirada office and customer job sites is required.

About the Role

Description The AV Design Engineer is responsible for designing audiovisual system solutions that fulfill customer requirements while clearly defining system capabilities and limitations. This role supports the Sales team throughout the quoting and solution development process by gathering requirements, developing system designs, creating bills of materials, and preparing supporting documentation. The AV Design Engineer works closely with customers, Sales, Project Management, CAD, and Operations teams to ensure solutions are technically sound, accurately estimated, and aligned with customer expectations. This position also provides project handoff documentation, technical guidance, and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• When applicable, accompanies salesperson in performing site visit and detailed needs analysis with the customer.
• Assist the salesperson in constructing a preliminary Statement of Functionality (SOF) noting system capabilities and limitations based on customer’s stated objectives.
• Develop and provide Sales with a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) based on the approved Statement of Functionality (SOF). The BOM will include all required system components, hardware, prefabricated cabling, and installation materials necessary to complete the system.
• Develop estimated bulk cabling and installation hardware costs and maintain all related project documentation within NetSuite. Projects are estimated during the proposal phase and fully engineered upon award.
• Create a system flow diagram based on the BOM and save into BOX.
• Complete a labor estimator based on site conditions and scope of work and save to Box.
• Once project is won, AV Design Engineer will approve the rough signal flow diagram and release to the CAD team for construction drawings.
• Develop a Technical Scope of Work that will be used internally facing for our field operations teams.
• Reviews the SOF and BOM with PM for post award processing.
• Coordinates documentation for any changes to the BOM based on site conditions and follow-up conversations with PM.
• Provide assistance with technical design, bid/service contract pricing, miscellaneous material and labor estimates for proposals as needed.
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product if requested.
• Assist other departments with technical support issues as needed.

Responsibilities universelles

• Adopt Solutionz's Four Pillars.
• Understand that you are the front-line ambassador of the Solutionz brand. Work to impress our customers every day.
• Always represent Solutionz in a positive and professional manner.
• Productively interface with all team members and project stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Understand and follow Solutionz policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and discuss ideas to improve policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate respect to co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Take responsibility for your own actions and activities.
• Promptly reply to all email and voicemail communications, including outside of standard work hours when required.
• Keep work areas clean and free of clutter, including (where applicable) office space, company vehicles, and job sites.
• Keep all scheduled activities current in your Solutionz MS Outlook calendar.
• Be respectful in the care and handling of all company- and client-owned resources.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in AV technical role
• Knowledge of AV and Architectural drawings
• Knowledge of network infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of Crestron (and Other Control and Switching System) applications
• Extensive knowledge of DSP, conferencing devices, audio conferencing best practices
• Ability to think and work independently and meet necessary deadlines
• Effective interaction with employees, customers, and colleagues
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including setting up LAN’s
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and general PC based applications
• Ability to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams
• Ability to diagnose complex system problems
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with field personnel, management, and customers
• Occasional after hours and/or travel may be required

Required Skills

• Knowledge of AV and Architectural drawings
• Knowledge of network infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of Crestron (and Other Control and Switching System) applications
• Extensive knowledge of DSP, conferencing devices, audio conferencing best practices
• Ability to think and work independently and meet necessary deadlines
• Effective interaction with employees, customers, and colleagues
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including setting up LAN’s
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and general PC based applications
• Ability to read construction drawings and system wiring diagrams
• Ability to diagnose complex system problems
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with field personnel, management, and customers

Preferred Skills

• CTS-D (preferred)
• Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate product if requested.
• Assist other departments with technical support issues as needed.