Commercial Design Engineer

at AVDG LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are hiring for a new world!
We are the premier integrator, redefining client experiences through leading-edge technology, unrivaled service, and passionate people.
We are focused on bringing the power of technology to create new experiences in the fields of smart homes, smart enterprises, and smart venues. Be a part of a talented team and embark on an exciting journey.
Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you do, then be with an organization that is growing and helping each new generation stay up to date with the most advanced solutions in integration.
Position Summary: Design Engineer
A Design Engineer is responsible for working with sales to create and present a client with designs that meet or exceed expectations in a timely manner. They are the technical liaison to our sales team and clients. This is done through comprehensive designs, communicated through thorough scopes of work and bills of materials. The position bears the responsibility to develop long-lasting client partnerships & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
Conceptualize from scratch AV systems designs for AVDG clients and companies
Respond to requests for proposals in a timely manner
Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue for projects with Clients, Sales, CAD, and Tech Ops
team members
Generate detailed scopes of work, RFI's, bills of materials and block diagrams
Provide full consultant-level drawing sets
Generate comprehensive bid responses
Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
Provide testing reports and acceptance reports for sound and video calibration, room acoustic
and light analysis
Generate Installation estimations internally and through soliciting outside vendor resources
Customer liaison for engineering inquires
Assist and perform client site visits for initial surveys, ongoing technical assessment, and
support for tech ops during integration, install, & commissioning
Meet with vendors/prospective vendors to help evaluate products
Post sales project consultation
Other duties assigned as needed
About the Guitar Center Company
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products.The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
CTS CTS-I preferred
4+ years' experience in AV systems design
Strong technical writing skills a must
Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred
A minimum of 2 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may
also be considered
A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques
Skilled in the use of Computer aided drafting software
MS Office - able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training
Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs
Why Guitar Center Company? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
About AVDG
Founded in 1996, Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) is a leading design-build firm specializing in next-generation AV design & integration, revolutionizing smart homes, smart enterprises, and... For full info follow application link.

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