Systems Engineer - CS Erickson
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
About the Job
About CS Erickson
At CS Erickson, we are redefining what the industry expects from a trade company by building a world-class, professional organization. We instill confidence in our customers by making every interaction insightful, proactive, and simple. We offer solutions from electrical engineering to AV equipment and installation. More than just getting the job done, we take pride in going the extra mile on every project, ensuring expert craftsmanship and treating every facility as if it were our own.
If you're excited about joining a team that's on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in the trades, we have opportunities for talented individuals. Our fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture rewards self-starters who want to contribute to an organization that's leading the way in innovation, quality, and professionalism in the industry.
About the role
CS Erickson is seeking an experienced and innovative Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for a variety of AV projects. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our AV solutions, ensuring their efficiency, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
What you"ll do
- Assist in the design, development, and integration of AV systems under the guidance of senior team members.
- Support sales staff by gathering technical details for quotes and engineering input.
- Contribute to the development of AV system layouts, ensuring alignment with project requirements and client needs.
- Help create documentation such as system specifications, basic system schematics, and system flow diagrams.
- Work with senior staff to explore design strategies aimed at optimizing system performance and efficiency.
- Support the integration of system designs with related systems like HVAC, lighting, and building management controls.
- Assist in the development and execution of testing plans to validate system functionality and performance.
- Provide input and assistance to project teams for improvements and updates to existing AV systems.
- Learn and apply industry safety standards, regulations, and electrical codes under supervision.
- Collaborate with team members, including project managers and clients, to support successful project execution.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications
- Associates degree
- 3+ Years of designing AV signal flows with AutoCAD and using CAD software for overall system design
- Previous experience in mentoring or leading junior engineers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of successfully resolving complex AV system issues.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and codes.
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration and technical presentations.
Winning Behaviors and Competencies
- Real-time Communication is key to success: We will communicate real-time to our team members and clients.
- Knowing our projects is key to success: Preplanning and continuous planning habits lead to success. We will preplan every project, every time, no exceptions.
- Responsiveness is key to our success: We will deliver on time on all commitments and approach every request with a sense of urgency. This is our differentiator.
- Accountability is key to our success: I have a clear understanding of what I am responsible for and will ensure I have enabled good routines and habits that ensure successful outcomes.
- We are professionals and will hold ourselves to the highest standards: The services and products we deliver will represent this belief. In return we will become role models for our youth, enhance our brand reputation and provide high value outcomes and exceptional experiences for our partners and clients.
CS Erickson is an equal opportunity employer
CS Erickson extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
CS Erickson is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. CS Erickson will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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