Production Engineer -AV Systems

The Opportunity

Are you an enthusiastic AV installation engineer / AV wiring technician with experience of wiring and assembly of AV system components and infrastructure? If so, this could be the job for you as our Exeter based clients are looking to recruit an AV Systems Production Engineer to join their team.

As AV Systems Production Engineer you will be a valuable part of the production team. You will need to have excellent hands-on skills, be proactive, self-motivated, knowledgeable, cooperative and enthusiastic about audio, video and control systems and with an interest in the wider manufacturing process. You will be working on a number of projects each with new challenges and specific requirements, as almost everything built for their clients is bespoke to match their needs.

Your role will involve preparation, final assembly, looming and terminating of a wide range of AV cabling and hardware, and also the testing of products prior to shipping, so you will be central to the upkeep of our client's high standards of manufacturing, carefully using all your skills to produce quality, compliant products.

Duties will include:

• Assembly and wiring of AV system hardware and terminating specialist connectors using crimp and solder terminations.
• Looming and interconnecting hardware components.
• Working from technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to correctly assemble products in accordance with relevant standards and practices.
• Contributing to the manufacturing and assembly process using your AV systems knowledge and experience.
• Working as part of a small team.
• Following in-house process control and quality control procedures.
• Maintaining clean, efficient and tidy working areas.
• Following all necessary health and safety procedures relative to each activity.

Based near Exeter, Devon salary circa £30k p.a. neg. doe plus benefits.

Your skills and experience:

• Recognised, appropriate technical qualifications, for example, NVQ level 3, SVQ/NVQ level 3, Level 3 vocational award, A-Level, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma.
• Excellent hands-on skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and follow wiring schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge and experience of IT networks, firmware, fault finding and testing.
• Knowledge and experience of digital video and digital / analogue audio.
• Knowledge of networked control systems such as Crestron, AMX etc.
• Proven soldering, cable preparation and terminating skills.
• Ability to communicate well with other team members.
• A willingness to work as part of a wider team and develop your own potential.

Ideally you will have a full, clean driving licence and experience or understanding of AV systems applicable to the entertainment industry. You will have good interpersonal skills, relating well with others. Readily admit mistakes without becoming irritated or defensive. Be truthful and honest throughout. Self-motivated / self-starter. Excellent timekeeping.

The Organisation

Our clients design, develop and manufacture bespoke, customised electrical, AV and mechanical products for entertainment venues across the Globe, taking the requirements of clients and making them a reality. For over 35 years they have built up a great reputation for providing high quality products and services made possible by a tight-knit team with many years of experience. Using their specialist knowledge and skills they produce all types of stage lighting audio facility panels, control panels, high power distribution units and AV System hardware for permanent or temporary installation.

The Recruiters

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