Wright State University
Electronic Systems Design Engineer I
🇺🇸 Dayton, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ July 1st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
50000Wright State University is hiring an Electronic Systems Design Engineer I. The role involves providing systems integration solutions for audio, video, and conferencing systems across academic and non-academic settings, managing technology installation projects, serving as a tier-3 escalation point for incidents, and supporting the Event Services AV team when needed.
Highlights
- Manage installations, maintenance, and repair of AV systems supporting educational technologies.
- Provide tier-3 technical support and serve as escalation contact for AV incidents.
- Collaborate with various university teams and external contractors on technology planning and implementation.
- Program and maintain networked control systems and conferencing equipment.
- Assist Event Services with event support and equipment coordination.
- Required knowledge includes Extron technology with Extron AV Associate Certification and ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience with certifications.
- Strong skills in customer service, communication, problem-solving, and IT service management best practices are essential.
- Physical requirements include ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow safety protocols.
- Minimum annual salary starts at $50,000; full-time position (100% FTE) within the Computing & Telecommunications department.
Electronic Systems Design Engineer I Full Description
Electronic Systems Design Engineer I
EEO Statement | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Electronic Systems Design Engineer I
Job Category: | IT
Department | Computing & Telecommunications
EEO number: | 25P022
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | $50,000
Salary Band: | UC S04
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Provide systems integration solutions for all audio, video, and conferencing systems in both academic and non-academic applications. Serve as tier-3 escalation point for all academic and non-academic spaces incidents. Provide the University Community with appropriate equipment recommendations, and manage all aspects of a client’s project pertaining to the installation of technology. Additionally, this position will assist Event Services AV team when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or related field; Or Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience; Or high school diploma and 4 years of related experience. Related experience can include experience gained through intern/externships and/or student employment. Knowledge of Extron technology and associated classroom audio/video equipment with Extron AV Associate Certification. Ability to read and understand construction drawings (architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems) / and related documentation. Ability to work independently, as a productive team member and show self-initiative. Demonstrated skills in good customer service, customer relations, and multitasking. Knowledge of emerging technologies in the audio/video field Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written. Excellent problem-solving skills necessary. Knowledge of IT service management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications |
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 55% AV Systems Engineering and Support:
Manage the installations, maintenance, and repair of AV systems. Work with Instructional Technology Support and Classroom Operation teams in developing new technologies to enhance the faculty’s pedagogical methods and needs. Analyze system failures and provide an appropriate and timely solution. Provide systems training and support to first and second tier Client Services personnel along with end users. Assist in the review of blueprints and building plans in order to provide solutions to Planning, Engineering, and Construction, as well as, external contractors, architects, and engineers. Provide continuous engineering support throughout the project, from inception through implementation.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 30% Event Services Support:
As needed, assist with the support of events inside of the Student Union, as well as, the rest of campus. Work with CaTS Event Services Coordinator to plan, schedule and provide assistance with daily projects as needed. Assist with the coordinate after hours event support and pickup of equipment when possible.
15% Technical Design:
Define functional requirements for control systems. Program networked control systems, including the design of user-friendly interfaces. Maintain the latest software and firmware for all networked systems. Program automation controllers, multi-point conferencing units, gateways, and gatekeepers to ensure the proper interactive audio and video transmission signals are delivered to the appropriate endpoints. Assign and track all static I.P. addresses for networked systems. Maintain a current awareness of the latest technological developments in audio, video, control systems, and conferencing systems, through participation in professional workshops and seminars.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: |
Working Conditions | Involves climbing ladders, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be required to enter spaces with bio-chemical hazard precautions. Occasionally involves extensive walking, with or without pushing utility carts.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 10/23/2024
First Consideration Date: | 11/06/2024
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Electronic Systems Design Engineer I
Job Category: | IT
Department | Computing & Telecommunications
EEO number: | 25P022
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | $50,000
Salary Band: | UC S04
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Provide systems integration solutions for all audio, video, and conferencing systems in both academic and non-academic applications. Serve as tier-3 escalation point for all academic and non-academic spaces incidents. Provide the University Community with appropriate equipment recommendations, and manage all aspects of a client’s project pertaining to the installation of technology. Additionally, this position will assist Event Services AV team when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or related field; Or Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience; Or high school diploma and 4 years of related experience. Related experience can include experience gained through intern/externships and/or student employment. Knowledge of Extron technology and associated classroom audio/video equipment with Extron AV Associate Certification. Ability to read and understand construction drawings (architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems) / and related documentation. Ability to work independently, as a productive team member and show self-initiative. Demonstrated skills in good customer service, customer relations, and multitasking. Knowledge of emerging technologies in the audio/video field Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written. Excellent problem-solving skills necessary. Knowledge of IT service management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications |
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 55% AV Systems Engineering and Support:
Manage the installations, maintenance, and repair of AV systems. Work with Instructional Technology Support and Classroom Operation teams in developing new technologies to enhance the faculty’s pedagogical methods and needs. Analyze system failures and provide an appropriate and timely solution. Provide systems training and support to first and second tier Client Services personnel along with end users. Assist in the review of blueprints and building plans in order to provide solutions to Planning, Engineering, and Construction, as well as, external contractors, architects, and engineers. Provide continuous engineering support throughout the project, from inception through implementation.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 30% Event Services Support:
As needed, assist with the support of events inside of the Student Union, as well as, the rest of campus. Work with CaTS Event Services Coordinator to plan, schedule and provide assistance with daily projects as needed. Assist with the coordinate after hours event support and pickup of equipment when possible.
15% Technical Design:
Define functional requirements for control systems. Program networked control systems, including the design of user-friendly interfaces. Maintain the latest software and firmware for all networked systems. Program automation controllers, multi-point conferencing units, gateways, and gatekeepers to ensure the proper interactive audio and video transmission signals are delivered to the appropriate endpoints. Assign and track all static I.P. addresses for networked systems. Maintain a current awareness of the latest technological developments in audio, video, control systems, and conferencing systems, through participation in professional workshops and seminars.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: |
Working Conditions | Involves climbing ladders, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be required to enter spaces with bio-chemical hazard precautions. Occasionally involves extensive walking, with or without pushing utility carts.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 10/23/2024
First Consideration Date: | 11/06/2024
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or related field; Or Associate’s degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have knowledge of Extron technology and associated classroom audio/video equipment with Extron AV Associate Certification?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- References
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
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