Systems Engineer
This position occasionally requires out of area travel that may last from several days to weeks depending on scope of the project. When not traveling for installation projects, this position includes work in a shop environment to repair, test, assemble, and document camera systems and related equipment. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills are required to communicate ideas, concepts and troubleshooting complex technical issues by telephone and/or by remote computer access.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assemble, configure, test, and document camera systems in the development and production phases with minimal supervision.
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Software and driver installation on computer systems and firmware updates of hardware.
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Installation and maintenance of photographic systems and associated support hardware at various rides and attractions.
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Run and terminate wire and cabling to interconnect camera system elements to power, data, sensors, and control systems.
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Builds and assembles equipment based on the needs of an attraction or ride.
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Enjoys working and collaborating with a team to develop innovative approaches to complex installation situations.
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Passionate about developing solutions and taking ownership of projects
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Understands and observes hardware and software dynamics currently in use and participates in updates and replacements as appropriate for upgraded and obsolete equipment.
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Works at night (or early mornings) in outdoor or indoor conditions within closed facilities and attractions to repair and install equipment.
Qualifications/requirements:
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Knowledgeable in the use of VOM meters to measure and document voltage and current readings, trace wires, detect wire shorts and opens.
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Basic understanding of electronic laws (ohms) and principals as they apply for calculating proper wire sizing, power sourcing, and loading.
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Knowledgeable in DC and AC circuit tracing and troubleshooting.
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Dexterous with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, wire cutter and stripper, wire crimper, RJ45 crimper, and other such tools.
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Mechanical knowledge and skills – working with light industrial tools to insure proper and safe installations of elevated and sometimes hidden camera equipment in themed amusement park rides.
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Ability to read blueprints, flowcharts, schematics, and engineering documents
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Ability to work with industrial equipment in high place location.
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25% overnight travel required nationally and internationally as-needed for installation and maintenance projects.
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Day travel to various locations may be required.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. Certification or Degree in Network Systems Administration, Electronics, Computer technology or similar credentials. Microsoft Certifications or Cisco certifications a plus.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a technical installation environment. Theme Park or Attractions Technician experience preferred.
Environmental Demands: Work is performed in various types of environment such as a warehouse, office space, retail stores located in hotels and outside environments such as in theme parks. Indoor locations are temperature-controlled environments that are frequently noisy. Outdoor stores are subject to extremes of heat, cold, humidity and noise.
Physical Requirements: This job requires the ability to stand, sit, walk and perform tedious work for long periods of time, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, lifting numerous items up to occasionally 50 pounds, climbing ladders with stability in doing so, climb and perform duties on scaffolding, ability to crawl into small spaces in elevated areas, manual dexterity; hearing and speaking understandably, ability to operate a motor vehicle with valid drivers’ license and follow the laws within, etc.
Certification/Licensure: Clean or Satisfactory DMV record and a valid Florida Driver’s License and ability to follow the laws within. Drug testing required. Must possess or be able to complete related safety trainings as assigned.
Other requirements: High level of confidentiality of trade secrets, programming, etc. required, able to work flexible hours as needed