Whether we are inspiring customer-centric innovation for international corporations or inventing new ways to activate public institutions, our mission is the same — to inspire conversation, collaboration, and action.
We are looking for a Senior Lab Technician to work as part of a large cross-disciplinary team supporting the development of innovative technical designs for public places. The ESI lab is used both as a design resource and a client-facing demonstration space requiring a lab manager that has a keen sense of organization and presentation. The Lab Tech will be based out of the ESI Lab and will be responsible for building and managing small and large scale proof-of-concepts and mockups, researching emerging technologies and keeping our internal technical resources updated. We are looking for a person that is flexible and can work with new technologies as well as find new applications for existing technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and organizing the ESI’s Lab space and inventories
- Building, installing and running proof-of-concepts, mockups and play-testing in our LAB space and off-site
- Prototyping and testing of new technologies, applications and systems
- Coordinating with internal team (designers, project/production managers) to plan, execute and track all the mockup efforts and lab usage
- Coordinating with consultants and technology producers to support and manage various mockup needs
- Updating the internal ESI technology resources and tools
- Work with designers, engineers, and customers to create technology solutions
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of audio visual control systems, hardware and software
- Great handling and managing of AV hardware and systems
- Highly organized and self-driven, with the ability to manage time well and work efficiently without close supervision
- Careful attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative
- Familiarity with electrical schematics and systems design schematics
- Experience in creating digital/physical experiences
- A degree specializing in interactive Technologies, Audio Visual Design, Entertainment Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Please no phone calls or unscheduled appointments/walk-ins.
To be considered, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the position as the subject to:recruit@esidesign.com
