Design Engineer - Digital Experience

Diversified; Kenilworth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k with company match

Maternity leave

Job summary

Diversified in Kenilworth, NJ seeks a Design Engineer to lead digital signage and experiential systems from concept to construction drawings and commissioning. You will develop system designs, document strategies, and coordinate with architects and trades.

This hybrid role is 3 days remote and 2 days in-office, with travel to project sites nationwide up to 25%. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years of Digital Signage/Experiential experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Digital Signage/Experiential and Workplace Conference Solutions experience.
• Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
• Detail-oriented, independent, self-starter with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer digital signage and experiential solutions from concept to construction drawings and commissioning.
• Oversee BOMs and supporting documentation; develop design documentation strategy.
• Coordinate with architects and other trades during installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership and issue escalation for engineering challenges.

Skills

Digital Signage/Experiential

Project document coordination

Time management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BOM management tools

Job description

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, you'll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you're ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

How You'll Contribute:

The Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the core team for Rollouts & Named Accounts. The DE provides direction and oversight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support.

This is a hybrid role with a weekly schedule consisting of 3 days virtual, 2 days in-office (Kenilworth NJ) and travel to project sites nationwide up to 25% of the time.

What You'll Do:

• Design and engineer digital signage and digital experience solutions, including media players, displays, video walls, dvLED walls, CMS platforms, content distribution, networking, control, and monitoring requirements.
• Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate digital signage technologies, including CMS platforms, media players, commercial displays, LED processors/controllers, mounts, encoders/decoders, and monitoring tools based on project scope and client standards.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
• Develop detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Provide technical expertise and oversee the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades.
• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning.

Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2 hour driving distance each way) will make up 90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. <10% remote travel is required on a regular basis.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Digital Signage/Experiential and Workplace Conference Solutions
• Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep experience in designing enterprise digital signage, experiential technology, and workplace collaboration solutions across corporate, higher education, retail, sports/entertainment, healthcare, or other complex environments
• Knowledge of workplace conference solutions, including UC platforms, room standards, audio DSP, microphones, cameras, control systems, AV-over-IP, BYOD/BYOM, room scheduling, monitoring, and enterprise device management.
• A clear understanding of project phases Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation, and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.

What We Offer:

We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family's needs
  • HSA & HRA company contributions
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
  Company-paid benefits
  • Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
• Commuter benefits
• And much more