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Department : Information Technology
Work Type : Staff - Full Time
Location : Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Categories : Information Technology
Department : Office of Information Technology
Summary
As a member of the Media Technology Services team, a Media Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in planning, designing, procurement, installation, programming, implementation, maintenance, support, and periodic operation of university media technology systems. The systems include Crestron, Q-SYS and Extron controlled audio / visual systems, video streaming systems, IP video production facilities, digital signage systems and DSP enabled audio systems in classrooms, conference rooms, entertainment venues, and research facilities. Additionally, assist in the creation of technical documentation as needed. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation of A / V designs (to include control, video, audio, and networking schematics) as part of engineering design packages that include blended learning facilities as well as multimedia enabled research, large venue, and presentation facilities.
- Provide hands-on installation and technical support during the installation and maintenance of these facilities as necessary.
- Assist in the generation of list of materials, budgets, and requests for proposals / quotations.
- Collaborate with campus representatives such as facility engineers, IT engineers, faculty, staff, and students during the planning and development of new buildings and the renovation of existing facilities.
- Ensure the technical integrity, performance, reliability, and user friendliness of supported systems. Required to conduct usability studies to support this goal.
- Stay up to date on developments of industry technologies, maintain current technical knowledge, maintain a high level of competency with blended learning technologies, and provide recommendations for modifications and improvements of methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Maintain and gain technical expertise, certifications, and current knowledge for video industry best practices and technology, and act as the University’s technical resource for technologies in assigned field. Recommend modifications or changes that will improve efficiency and / or effectiveness.
- Assist with the training of student employees and peers on internal processes and technology used and / or implemented.
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Associate's degree in electronics technology, computer networking and system administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience
1 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in A / V or broadcast media system design, installation and maintenance or comparable experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Work Environment and / or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training :
Required Departmental Training :
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment :
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution / Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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