Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer

This position will require experience in integrating and installing Augmented Reality systems at various customer sites. As an Operations Engineer, the holder of this position is expected to work independently integrating system components at the Light Guide, Inc. facility as well as installing and authoring comprehensive programs, while coordinating all resources for a successful implementation. This position will be based in the SE Michigan Area and will require domestic and international travel.

• Ensuring specialized mechanical and electronic systems are properly integrated and installed, thoroughly tested in-house and fully integrated including customer training at facilities
• Integrate, install, and troubleshoot Light Guide systems, including but not limited to:
• Computers and all internal components
• Graphics (i.e., Projectors, Monitors, CPU Hardware)
• Projectors
• 3D Vision
• Other Computer Peripherals and (Nondescript) Hardware
• Following up and independently working through subtle issues for system success
• Sending daily status reports during integrations and installations activities/projects
• Work independently, with minimal direct supervision, to perform following activities, but not limited to:
• Coordinating Integrations, Installations, Programming, and Troubleshooting
• Working at customer facilities
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting and investigate root cause of issues to handle client inquiries via our main support channels
• Manage and solve assigned cases by providing the best support solution. Reference technical documentation and aid in building internal knowledge base content where gaps may be present
• Train users, customers, and partners to use the Light Guide system effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with business, engineering, and operations teams to ensure transparent communication and efficient issue resolution (i.e., Task management systems, Excel sheets, Shipping/Receiving Logs, Checklists etc.)
• Ensuring only qualified systems ship
• General Building Maintenance
• Able to design and build structures
• Be able to independently coordinate resources at the customer level. Will oversee their jobs and installs

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Strong PC skills with some Audio-Visual Multimedia (AVMM) and Program Logic Controller (PLC) Experience
• Work independently or as a member of a distributed team
• Work independently at customer sites and interact with customers at different levels
• Coordinate activities while on-site, creating individual and teamwork schedules
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Physically and mentally able to install equipment:
  In-house and/or at customer locations
• Must be able to use power tools, ladders, boom lifts, forklifts, other electrical and controls equipment
• Project Management is a highly recommended skill
• Troubleshoot all Tier I & II and repair all LGS System deficiencies
• Customer Service/Management experience required. You will interact with customers
• Proven Safety Record
• Ability to pass a drug screen

• Vocational experience, Certification in a technical field, or Associate Degree in Business Science
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or business science is a plus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Employees are required to use a computer keyboard and must be able to type sixty…