Summary of Position:
Are you a passionate AV System Design Engineer? Kontek is seeking a pre-sales System Design Engineer to create audio-visual (AV) systems that deliver exceptional user experiences and functionality. This role involves serving as a knowledgeable advisor, both internally and externally, who values their expertise and attention to detail.
Essential Functions:
- Design customer-centered AV systems with attention to detail, timeliness and accuracy that ensure satisfaction and sustainability within the client environment
- Partner with Account Team to effectively assess customer needs
- Provide Account Team with technical advisement and brainstorming during pre-sale opportunities and attend client meetings as appropriate
- Provide consistent customer service during any client interaction, reinforcing confidence both in KONTEK’s capabilities and our trustworthiness to deliver on a commitment of excellence
- Maintain effective 2-way communication with Project Manager regarding expectations and status of projects; adhere to design timelines, proactively identify and address potential challenges
- Collaborate with post-sales designer to ensure accurate drawings and design intent
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our templates, methodology, and innovation efforts
- Actively seek and demonstrate continuous growth in knowledge of current and new technologies relevant to KONTEK’s product and service offerings and strategic vision.
- Attend relevant external trainings and learn from Level II Design teammates throughout the year as a continuing education process
- Achieve and maintain entry level DSP, CTS, DMC-E, Dante, and XTP-E certifications as applicable
- Develop proficiency across DSP environments and multiple lines of equipment.
Competencies:
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical needs assessment and creative problem solving
- Technological innovation
- Client engagement
- Curiosity and learning mindset to effect continuous improvement
- Self-motivated team player who takes initiative to solve problems as appropriate
- Uphold KONTEK’s Core Values
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success delivering on-target with quantifiable results and customer satisfaction
- 3+ years of experience designing a variety of commercial AV systems in various markets (i.e. education, healthcare, government, corporate, etc)
- 4-year degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer networking a plus.
- CTS certification or completion of CTS certification within 6 months of hire
- Preferred CTS-D certification.
- Preferred entry level DSP, DMC-E, Dante, and XTP-E certifications
- Preferred familiarity with connectwise (ERP system)
- Able to apply basic network design principles
- Ability to get approved access to healthcare systems (credentialing)
- Hybrid position must be able to commute to office 3 days per week
- Direct client interaction experience
Why Kontek:
Working at Kontek Systems fosters a great work environment with knowledgeable and supportive personnel, promoting a team-oriented culture with positive energy. Employees benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and the chance to work on projects that involve creating future-proof, technologically integrated, sleek, and creative-oriented spaces. Additionally, Kontek Systems has a history of delivering AV solutions for prestigious institutions, including universities, research hospitals, corporations, and government agencies since 1988.
Great benefit package
KONTEK Systems is an employee-owned company!
KONTEK Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, under-represented minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ, and gender non-conforming applicants are encouraged to apply. We don’t discriminate against Duke or UNC fans.