Automation Control Engineer

Location: FL Hybrid / Travel Required

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, commission, and support advanced control and networked systems for Audio, Video, and Lighting installations. This role works across unique, high-profile projects and environments, blending software development, system integration, and hands‑on commissioning. Ideal candidates enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and bringing intelligent control systems to life.

• Design, program, and commission control and network systems for AV and lighting installations
• Develop custom control logic, equipment drivers, dashboards, GUIs, and monitoring tools
• Lead system testing, validation, documentation, and commissioning efforts
• Configure and support control platforms such as Q‑SYS, Node‑RED, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, and similar
• Support networking setup including VLANs, routing, QoS, IGMP, and system performance monitoring
• Train end users and provide post‑installation technical support
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and field teams
• Travel regularly to support onsite commissioning and system startup

• 2–5 years of experience in AV systems, control programming, or software development
• Experience with AV control platforms and media systems
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and system integration
• Experience developing user interfaces; basic HTML/CSS knowledge preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently and in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming, Electronics, or Entertainment Technology preferred
• Experience with electronic control systems, signal processing, or PLCs a plus
• 15 days PTO (20 days after one year)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance fully covered
• Short‑term disability
• Retirement plan with company match after one year
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Phone service provided
• Hybrid office/remote work environment

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