Audiovisual Design Engineer

About the role

AVI-SPL, a provider of collaboration and workplace technology solutions, is hiring an Audiovisual Design Engineer in Zurich, Switzerland. Acting as a technical consultant to the sales team, the engineer turns customer requirements into functional system designs, block diagrams and equipment lists that support customer proposals. The role works closely with Account Managers and customers to identify requirements, assess risks and deliver AV solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs
• Develop engineering and architectural drawings (RCP/Floor Plans), calculations and acoustic models
• Review pre-construction designs and technical documentation
• Assist with technical design, pricing and identification of project risks
• Generate functional system descriptions, schematics and block diagrams
• Identify cabling, connectivity and material requirements
• Design wall plates and user interface layouts
• Produce material and labour estimates for projects
• Support project delivery teams, obtain project sign-off and technical approvals, and act as technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions and support post-sales technical consultation
• Travel to customer and project sites as required

Required profile

• Minimum of three years' experience in the AV industry, ideally in a design or engineering capacity
• Technical qualification, apprenticeship, diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, AV Technology or a related field preferred
• CTS or CTS-D certification advantageous
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel
• Professional proficiency in English and German; French highly desirable

Required skills

• Experience designing AV, UC, digital signage and smart workplace solutions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron or similar platforms
• Technical drawing with AutoCAD, Visio or similar tools
• Business and technical writing, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines