Audio​/Visual Engineer

Description

Position at Glidewell Dental.

• Manages, coordinates, and establishes priorities for audio/visual projects including scheduling, end‑user coordination, equipment installation, documentation, and configuration. Provides direction to project team members and monitors results.
• Manages inventory of equipment and supplies; determines equipment to purchase for projects; develops cost estimates and establishes budgets.
• Researches and implements best practices to resolve equipment issues.
• Develops and manages audio and video plans for events.
• Programs Crestron audio/video systems.
• Creates and implements easy‑to‑use GUI (1 button push to start).
• Programs simple to complex audio/video control systems using proprietary software.
• Troubleshoots and fixes programming issues with existing control systems.
• Conducts installations and collaborates with construction team if required.
• Designs and implements innovative ideas for smart home automation technologies.
• Configures IP camera to appropriate VLAN.
• Develops and implements digital signage solutions.
• Integrates face recognition with access control systems.
• Designs, engineers, installs, and programs video wall systems.
• Configures Security Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and Network Video Recorders (NVR).
• Designs and studies blueprints, schematics, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications to determine design and installation procedures.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of multiple systems, plans or modifies designs to minimize waste of materials, and designs easy access for future maintenance and cost mitigation.
• Manages AV hardware and software to ensure equipment preparation for projects.
• Operates the master controls of the AV system during events.
• Maintains and troubleshoots hardware and software.
• Manages AV equipment including storage, transport, assembly, and disassembly.
• Develops and maintains AV equipment user guides.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at the direction of management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media or Audio Visual, a plus.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• Seven (7) years of experience in alarm or video security installation and AV installation.
• Experience in IP CCTV, Access Control, Alarm Tech, and Installation, a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with commercial AV products such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC, Samsung, LG, Epson, Vaddio, Logitech, Poly, and Cisco.
• Experience with equipment racks and cable management.
• Basic understanding of Audio DSP concepts.
• Video over IP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with low‑voltage installation best practices and safety standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast‑paced construction environments.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used in AV installation.
• Avixia CTS or CTS‑I certification preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Pay Range: $75,000./yr

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Additional onsite dental services.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Employee gym with fitness classes and meditation room.
• Employee medical/wellness center with massage therapy and acupuncture.
• Two company‑subsidized cafés, internet cafés, and employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, and fun company‑sponsored events.
• Diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented.

Glidewell Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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