Automation Designer

A leading provider of custom scenic fabrication, automation, and painted scenery servicing the live entertainment industry is seeking an Associate Automation Designer. Location: Yonkers, NY.

The Associate Automation Designer is responsible for implementing automation and control systems and software for a variety of projects in the live entertainment field.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients and technicians using motion control systems in new and existing installations in shop and on-site.
  
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, maintenance, and repairing a variety of motion control systems and hardware.
  
• Collaborate externally with designers, technical personnel, and clients, as well as internally with other departments to effectively integrate automated effects into an overall production.
  
• Design mechanical winches, lifts, and other typical theatrical machinery.
  
• Effectively integrate stock machine designs into new installations.
  
• Design and specify electrical control systems.
  
• Develop and maintain control and interface software.
  
• Produce shop and installation drawings of mechanical and electrical systems.
  
• Order materials and components.
  
• Interface with the shop floor to ensure timely and accurate construction and maintain high quality standards.
  
• Coordinate and maintain show-specific automation department paperwork to ensure proper deployment and field support.
  
• Maintain or develop as-built documentation and O&M manuals.
  

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