Field Engineer - Commercial Audiovisual

Lumibuild; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumibuild is hiring an AV Technician II in Emeryville, California. You will oversee the quality of AV projects, guiding installers, and configuring AV systems. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting existing systems and commissioning new installations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in commercial AV, strong communication skills, and proficiency with AV equipment. Preferred qualifications include CTS certification and basic IT networking knowledge. The role demands a professional demeanor and the ability to lead job sites effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial AV field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to lead a job site effectively.
• Basic IT networking knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall quality of AV projects delivered to clients.
• Guide installers and configure AV systems.
• Commission AV systems and document the process.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Intermediate knowledge of audio and video components

Proficiency in soldering, crimping, and compression terminations

Basic understanding of networking

Education

Minimum 2 years experience in commercial AV field

CTS Certification (preferred)

Tools

Dante controller

AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC)

Job description

Job Description

At Lumibuild, as an AV Technician II, you will be responsible for the overall quality of projects delivered to clients. This includes guiding installers, physically installing AV equipment, and properly configuring AV systems. On many projects you will function as the lead technician onsite. You will work closely with Engineering and Technical Project Managers to maintain standards, stay on schedule, and mentor lower level technicians. You will also be accountable for commissioning AV systems and documenting the process. Additionally, as a Tech II, you will diagnose and troubleshoot preexisting systems for all types of post‑integration support. The goal for each project is to ensure that clients receive awesome, complete, and functional AV spaces.

Job Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial AV field
• Intermediate knowledge of audio and video components, signal types, cables
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping and compression terminations
• Understanding of wire pull techniques and the concept of conduit fill capacity
• Able to build structure for mounting of AV equipment on‑site with supervision
• Use coax and category cable testing and toning
• Demonstrated familiarity with major manufacturers and major product lines
• Basic understanding of networking: IP addressing, MAC address, network hardware such as routers and switches
• Able to read system drawings
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of control systems and commonly controlled devices
• Ability to connect to and load profiles to major AV devices (Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC)
• Experience with Dante networked audio – Dante controller
• Understands the concept of audio signal levels with ability to critically listen to DSP audio and tune system for VTC needs
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with commissioning newly installed systems and completing comprehensive checklists/reports
• Demonstrated consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in all termination methods
• Understands concept of projector throw distance and the relationship between it and the projected image size
• Adjusts projectors after physical installation to ensure proper screen fill and focus
• Understands difference between series and parallel circuits
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently lead a job site. When leading a site, plan the day to maximize use of resources and avoid idle time

Mid‑Level Rack Fabrication Skills

• The ability to determine best mounting methods for rack devices and make recommendations for improvements
• Understanding of rack cooling
• Understanding of the implications of equipment placement in a rack as it relates to cooling and equipment performance (e.g., wireless equipment)
• Understanding of signal segregation

On‑Site Safety Procedures

• Follow company safety and security policies; report accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions as required
• Maintain work area clean and free of clutter
• Understand the concept of the grading system for fasteners, for example: SAE‑2, SAE‑5, and SAE‑8 or ISO 8.8
• Understand concept of a firewall, and the impact of firewalls to installation tasks
• Properly maintain, use, and have available at all times, the required personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Follow OSHA "The Human Element: How you affect safety" principles
• Adhere to egress and emergency action plans
• Scaffolding safety

Preferred Qualifications

• CTS Certification
• Basic IT networking knowledge
• Completion of scissor lift certification
• Completion of boom lift certification
• OSHA 10 Certification

Personal Values and Work Ethics

• Punctuality
• Drive to follow through completion of projects and technical issues
• Acts and communicates in a professional manner concisely and timely
• Works without supervision
• Helps train entry‑level technicians
• Self‑starter that proactively takes on tasks
• Professional appearance