QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.
Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .
Job Summary
QSC is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Engineering Technician who is interested in audio and video to work in our Q-SYS division. QSC is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of networked audio, video, and control systems. QSC is a friendly and laid-back environment where "Work Hard and Enjoy Life" is literally one of the corporate values.
This position is located in the Costa Mesa, California headquarters, and is a full-time hands-on laboratory position that is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
The primary duty of the Senior Electrical Engineering Technician is in-depth testing and qualification of QSC products, with an emphasis on networked audio and video electronics. The technician is also responsible for supporting the engineering staff with prototyping, design troubleshooting, and failure analysis, plus circuit repair and modification. Secondary duties of the Senior Electrical Engineering Technician are test fixture creation and laboratory maintenance.
The Senior Electrical Engineering Technician must have an advanced understanding of electronics and electronic circuit troubleshooting. Experience with Class D audio amplifiers, SMPS power supplies, Power over Ethernet, high-speed networking, and video circuitry is preferred.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Formal test and qualification of QSC products
Power, analog, and digital circuitry failure analysis, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
Prototyping of circuits and design of test fixtures and assemblies
Maintain the hardware engineering laboratories at QSC
Education (minimum education required)
Associate of Science
Preferred Education (i.e. @type of degree)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of an Associate's Degree in ET required, BSET or BSEE preferred
5+ years relevant experience in electronic circuit testing, troubleshooting, and repair, utlizing test equipment including signal generators, analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multi-meters
Excellent troubleshooting and failure analysis skills required
Excellent through-hole and SMD soldering skills required, hand rework of BGA packages a plus
Excellent organizational skills required
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills required
Excellent computing skills required
Experience reading schematics and PCB layout files required, PCB design experience a plus
Good communication skills in English required, both written and oral
Ability to produce results in a dynamic work environment required
Must be self-motivated in order to achieve assigned objectives with minimal supervision
Scripting experience (C++, Python, Lua) a plus
Physical Requirements
Light work
QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.
The range for this position is $73,400 to $120,000. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here .
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