Rigging Systems Engineer - Level TBD

Electronic Theatre Controls; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) in Wisconsin seeks a Rigging Systems Engineer to design, test, and support custom rigging and control systems for projects worldwide. This is an ideal role for an early-career engineer with strong electrical knowledge who enjoys solving technical challenges and collaborating with manufacturing, project management, and customers.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, knowledge of electrical systems and basic networking, and an interest in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of job-related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good grammar and technical writing abilities.
• Ability to follow directions and project plans.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, standards, and codes.
• Basic AutoCAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and test custom products to project specifications.
• Develop BOMs and electricals for non-standard products.
• Support manufacturing with current project specs.
• Provide engineering support to PM and Tech Services.
• Train staff on proper use of custom products.
• Identify and implement engineering or production improvements.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Ability to follow directions

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Electrical standards and codes

Basic AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join our Mazomanie, Wisconsin team as a Rigging Systems Engineer and help design, test, and support custom rigging and control systems for projects around the world. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer with strong electrical knowledge who enjoys solving technical challenges and working closely with manufacturing, project management, and customers.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, knowledge of electrical systems and basic networking, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in rigging, automation, or entertainment technology. If you're ready to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Representative Responsibilities

• Performs assigned project tasks under direct supervision of higher-level engineers
• Participates in product development efforts under the direction of management and higher-level team members
• Makes design modifications or improvements to process development projects with supervision
• Maintains project reference documentation
• Develops test and verification procedures
• May be involved in continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing floor support of existing products
• Provides task completion time estimates
• Attends identified training classes
• Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment
• Becomes familiar with tools and applications utilized by department
• Learns department and corporate policies, procedures, and plans

Position Specific Duties

• Design and fully test custom products to project specification
• Generates bills of material and electricals for non-standard products
• Informs Manufacturing of the most current project specifications
• Acts as a custom product resource for customers and ETC employees
• Provides engineering support to Project Management, Tech Services, and Manufacturing
• Trains internal personnel on the proper use of ETC custom products as required
• Researches and implements solutions to engineering and/or production issues
• Assists Systems Engineer II/Senior Systems Engineer on various tasks
• Software configuration of ETC and third-party equipment to meet the needs of the project
• Provide assistance to R&D in development of new product as required
• Engineers international projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-3 years of job-related experience
• Demonstrates good written/verbal skills
• Has good grasp of grammar and sentence structure for technical writing
• Listens, gives constructive feedback
• Good group interaction skills
• Ability to follow directions and project plans
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems of limited scope and perform root cause analysis
• Analyzes data using standard, straightforward methods
• Grasps technical concepts and asks for clarification and direction when needed
• Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks
• Understands and applies accepted engineering principles and practices
• Assists with design or modification of a product, service, or process
• Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical standards, and codes
• Knowledge of basic electronics
• Familiar with network topology
• Basic AutoCAD skills
• Able to use small hand, power, and testing tools
• Knowledge of rigging systems, rigging standards, and codes a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to travel
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and valid license
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship