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Meow Wolf · 1 month ago

Exhibition Technology Specialist

Grapevine, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Meow Wolf is a creative company that inspires imagination through immersive art experiences. The Exhibition Technology Specialist will operate and maintain exhibition technology, support special events, and contribute to new installations, ensuring a consistent technical experience for guests.

ArtAugmented RealityDigital MediaEventsPodcastService IndustryVirtual Reality

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all technical systems in the exhibit which includes electrical systems, data distribution, electronics, micro-controllers, lighting, audio, video, and how they work together to create the intended show experience

Carry out installations and repairs on electronic and electrical equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards. Knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings, electronic schematics, computer hardware, software, applications, and operating systems and IT infrastructure are required

Execute daily inspections and reporting, creation, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, managing parts inventory and software backups are a must

Will learn and apply best practices, standard operating procedures, safety related work practices as well as build and create the documentation of custom interactive artwork, objects and installations that seam together sensors, micro-controllers, computers, lights, sound, video, and various electromechanical elements that are part of the exhibition

Keep systems operational and coordinating with the exhibit wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality. Exhibition Tech Engineer is also responsible for training staff (exhibit team members, managers, docents, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition technical installations experience

Respond and resolve any immediately solvable technical problems

Support all exhibit staff members as needed on projects and repairs

Review and document in the Bug Reports and Tech Failure Log for updates/changes in daily operation

Install, test and report on new software and firmware upgrades

Keep track of Tech Maintenance inventory, and order parts as needed

Clean, and maintain all exhibit tech pieces, tech closet/nook electronics and exhibit technical equipment

Work independently and in partnership with other exhibit teams to keep the exhibition clean, safe and functional

Update new media content and programming to exhibit devices and controllers as needed

Install, replace, connect, configure, and test any electronic devices, parts, tech equipment, computers, etc. as needed

Work with the Facility Maintenance team to solve any AC power problems, or upgrades

Document all exhibit as-builts, upgrades and changes

Possess advanced understanding of Max/ MSP

Advanced understanding of Touch Designer

Demonstrated competency troubleshooting and repairing embedded systems that incorporate Arduino, Teensy and Raspberry Pi

Show Lighting Programming, in particular working with ETC systems and HOG Full Boar consoles

Advanced understanding of Network Engineering & IT infrastructure

Supplemental programming languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Java; and frameworks like OSC

Comfortable configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Linux computers from the command line, Macs from the GUI and command line, and Windows PCs

Experience with projectors and media servers

OSHA 10 Construction

Qualification

Exhibition Technology MaintenanceElectrical Systems KnowledgeMax/MSP ProficiencyTouchDesigner ProficiencyNetwork EngineeringEmbedded Systems TroubleshootingProgramming LanguagesLighting ProgrammingMicro-controllers KnowledgeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedCollaboration Skills

Required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

3 to 5 years of professional experience in relevant industries, ideally working in Emerging Technology, Entertainment Technology, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, or Professional Audiovisual trades

The ideal candidate for this position holds a minimum of an Associate degree, is a graduate of a Technical Institute, holds relevant Industry Certifications or has job experience equivalent

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all technical systems in the exhibit which includes electrical systems, data distribution, electronics, micro-controllers, lighting, audio, video, and how they work together to create the intended show experience

Carry out installations and repairs on electronic and electrical equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards

Knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings, electronic schematics, computer hardware, software, applications, and operating systems and IT infrastructure are required

Execute daily inspections and reporting, creation, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, managing parts inventory and software backups are a must

Keep systems operational and coordinating with the exhibit wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality

Exhibition Tech Engineer is also responsible for training staff (exhibit team members, managers, docents, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition technical installations experience