Rigging Systems Engineer - Level TBD

Electronic Theatre Controls; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls in Wisconsin is seeking a Rigging Systems Engineer for our Mazomonie office to design, test, and support custom rigging and control system solutions for projects globally. This early-career role offers hands-on product development, system configuration, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with innovative entertainment technology.

Qualified candidates have a technical degree, solid problem-solving skills, and a passion for engineering.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow directions and project plans.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and basic electronics.
• Familiar with AutoCAD.
• Willingness to travel and lift up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design and fully test custom products to project specifications.
• Generates bills of materials and electricals for non-standard products.
• Provides engineering support to Project Management, Tech Services, and Manufacturing.
• Trains internal personnel on proper use of ETC custom products as required.
• Travels to job sites as required.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Strong problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD basics

Testing equipment

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Join ETC as a Rigging Systems Engineer in our Mazomonie office and help design, test, and support custom rigging and control system solutions for projects around the world. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with product development, system configuration, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration while working with innovative entertainment technology. If you have a technical degree, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact Kennedy Kitelinger at [e-mail] or 608.824.5318 if you have questions about the position or application process

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 materials 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 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner
• Travel to job sites as required

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