Freelance Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Company Description

IGI provides large scale, high-resolution audio-visual systems for advanced visualization applications and world-class corporate AV solutions to top companies across the USA.  All IGI solutions are the culmination of our vast industry experience in delivering cutting-edge technologies and our unwavering reliability, quality, and attentive service.

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for an Audio Visual Technician III to join our Michigan office located in Commerce. The technician will be an integral part of a team dedicated to installation and service. We seek individuals with technical aptitude and a great attitude.

Primary Role

Lead and perform AV system installation tasks such as installing displays and dvLED walls, configuring system devices, tuning audio systems, performing final system commissioning, etc. in addition to the maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and repair of AV equipment.

Detailed Activities

• Lead the installation and integration of innovative AV technologies from manufacturers such as Barco, Biamp, Christie Digital, Crestron, Extron, Middle Atlantic, NVIDIA, Poly, Samsung, Shure, Sony and Microsoft Teams in our systems.
• Review project Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure quality and completeness of installation
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, schematics, and blueprints
• Fine tune audio video systems to ensure optimal performance
• Utilize test and calibration equipment
• Set up workstations (PC) audio and video input and output (including advanced video configurations)
• Configure IP addressable devices to establish communication on a network
• Perform preventative maintenance services, routine testing, and problem diagnosis of integrated systems
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Exercise appropriate judgement when dealing with customers and planning/executing tasks
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Accountable for ensuring that all job tasks are performed in accordance with IGI standards
• Communicate and interact with colleagues and customers in a professional and timely manner
• Grow professionally through ongoing training and certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of commercial audiovisual systems
• Able to differentiate colors
• Minimum 5 years of related experience as an AV integration technician preferred
• Advanced knowledge of AV systems, and working knowledge of wall/ceiling construction techniques

Preferred Certifications

• AVIXA CTS / CTS I
• Dante Level 1 & 2
• Biamp TesiraForte
• Crestron DigitalMedia
• Extron XTP Systems

Location

Position is based in Commerce, MI

Travel

Regular local, and occasional out of state/overnight travel.

Work Hours

Normal work hours for the Audio Visual Technician III position are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Pay

Compensation range is $29/hr. - $39/hr. depending on experience.

Additional Information

The Audio Visual Technician III and all our employees are the most important asset driving our continued success and our culture places great value in hard work, moral integrity, and mutual respect. We offer a professionally rewarding and collaborative workplace environment with many opportunities to learn new things, grow, and contribute while respecting work-life balance.

IGI focuses primarily on three key segments of the AV space: 1) Advanced Visualization, 2) Advanced Audio-Visual Integration, and 3) Corporate AV Integration.

Advanced Visualization projects involve the design, engineering, fabrication and building of large scale, high-resolution visualization systems for the Fortune 50 and U.S. Military. These technology solutions include PowerWalls, virtual reality (VR) Rooms, and immersive stereo/3D technologies including motion capture labs.

Advanced Audio-Visual Integrations projects consist of large dvLED and other LED video wall solutions, control rooms, and other complex, sophisticated solutions.

IGI's Corporate AV systems provide users with the collaboration tools necessary to succeed in today's ever evolving technological environment. Our presentation, video conferencing, and digital signage systems help customers use the right technology in board, conference, VTC, collaboration rooms, and huddle spaces to share information, meet goals, and communicate more effectively.

To get an in depth look at what we do, please visit our website to find out more about us and this job at www.werigi.com. We are IGI. A satisfying and rewarding career with commensurate pay and generous benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, Simple IRA, paid company holidays and vacation and more could be awaiting you.

All applications will be held in strict confidence. IGI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.