Touring Automation Lead — Live Show Technology

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an Assistant Head of Department, Automation for touring shows. This full-time role supports the automation operations across international venues, under the Technical Director, ensuring safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of automation systems that power performances.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and adaptability to a fast-paced touring environment, with leadership potential for

Qualifications

• Availability to tour internationally full-time.
• Degree or diploma in live entertainment, theatre production, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with automation systems in live entertainment; touring experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating automation consoles and motion control systems (winches, lifts, trolleys, turntables, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of automation systems including PLCs, motor controls, control loops, and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in rehearsals, performances, training sessions, set-ups, tear-downs, and city transfers.
• Supervise and train technicians, local crew, and temporary staff; assist with onboarding and documentation.
• Act as interim Head of Department when required.
• Assist with scheduling, maintenance planning, and administrative follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including cue sheets, safety logs, inspection reports, inventories, and customs documentation.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair automation systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and Cirque du Soleil standards.

Skills

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

English fluency

Touring experience

Education

Live entertainment degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an Assistant Head of Department, Automation for touring shows. This full-time role supports the automation operations across international venues, under the Technical Director, ensuring safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of automation systems that power performances.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on automation experience, strong troubleshooting, and adaptability to a fast-paced touring environment, with leadership potential for