Stage Automation Specialist — Dynamic Theatre Tech

Talentify; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR, seeks an Automation Specialist to join our Scene Shop team. This role blends electronics, programming, fabrication, and theatrical problem-solving to create safe, dynamic automated effects for the stage.

You will research, develop, prototype, install, program, and maintain automated effects, collaborating with production and creative teams to turn ambitious ideas into reliable performances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience fabricating, installing, and maintaining automated effects.
• 2+ years prototyping electronic equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams; CAD experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated theatrical effects.
• Develop and prototype electrical and mechanical devices for new stage automation.
• Program drives, controllers, microcontrollers, and control circuits.
• Fabricate components and assist with welding, metalwork, and installation.
• Provide automation support during tech rehearsals and coordinate with teams.
• Collaborate with Production teams on show-related projects.

Skills

Automation

Programming

Electrical systems

CAD/CAM

Troubleshooting

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microcontrollers

PLC programming

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR, seeks an Automation Specialist to join our Scene Shop team. This role blends electronics, programming, fabrication, and theatrical problem-solving to create safe, dynamic automated effects for the stage.

You will research, develop, prototype, install, program, and maintain automated effects, collaborating with production and creative teams to turn ambitious ideas into reliable performances.