Lighting Systems Engineer — Innovative, Hands-on Projects

Electronic Theatre Controls; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Generous time-off package

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Lighting Systems Engineering team at the Middleton, WI headquarters. You will tackle complex challenges with ownership and collaboration, contributing to innovative lighting solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work, clear communication, and problem-solving within a fast-paced engineering environment. ETC offers strong health benefits, ample time off, a casual workplace, and 100% employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Open to all levels of prior related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good grammar and technical writing ability.
• Active listening and constructive feedback.
• Ability to follow project plans and directions.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on problems.
• Grasp of technical concepts with desire to seek clarification.
• Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks.
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience assisting with design or modification of products, services, or processes.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and electrical standards.
• Knowledge of basic electronics.
• Familiarity with network topology.
• Basic CAD skills.
• Able to use small hand, power, and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned project tasks under supervision of senior engineers.
• Participates in development efforts under management guidance.
• Implements design changes with supervision.
• Develops test and verification procedures.
• May assist in maintenance and floor support of existing products.
• Attends identified training classes.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarizes with tools and applications used by the department.
• Understands department and corporate policies and plans.
• Designs and fully tests custom products to project specs.
• Generates bills of materials for non-standard products.
• Informs Manufacturing of current project specifications.
• Serves as a resource for customers and ETC employees.
• Provides engineering support to PM, Tech Services, and Manufacturing.
• Trains staff on proper use of ETC custom products.
• Researches and implements solutions to engineering/production issues.
• Assists Systems Engineer II on tasks.
• Configures ETC and third-party equipment to meet project needs.
• Supports R&D in new product development as required.
• Participates in international projects.
• Assists in managing the Application Engineering Helpdesk.
• Provides support in workshop classes if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes special projects timely.
• Travels to job sites as required.

Skills

Ownership

Self-motivation

Clear communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Technical writing

Education

Technical Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Lighting Systems Engineering team at the Middleton, WI headquarters. You will tackle complex challenges with ownership and collaboration, contributing to innovative lighting solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work, clear communication, and problem-solving within a fast-paced engineering environment. ETC offers strong health benefits, ample time off, a casual workplace, and 100% employee ownership.