***ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME TO APPLY***
Systems Integration & Controls Technician Position Summary
ComtineoAV is seeking a highly motivated Systems Integration & Controls Technician to install, configure, program, troubleshoot, and support integrated technology solutions for commercial clients.
This position is responsible for delivering high-quality installations across a variety of technology systems, including:
- Low-voltage infrastructure
- Enterprise networking
- Audiovisual systems
- Live streaming systems
- Building automation controls
- Integrated security systems
The ideal candidate has experience with network configuration, structured cabling, control system programming, live streaming workflows, audio and video signal processing, and Q-SYS platform deployment.
This role combines technical programming, field installation, system commissioning, and customer support while maintaining ComtineoAV’s standards for quality, safety, and professionalism.
Essential Responsibilities
Systems Integration & Installation
- Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling, including:
- Cat6
- Cat6A
- Fiber-optic cabling
- Associated low-voltage infrastructure
- Install and commission commercial:
- Audiovisual systems
- Live streaming systems
- Building control systems
- Security systems
- Networking systems
- Mount and install integrated technology equipment, including:
- Displays
- Cameras
- Speakers
- Microphones
- Control panels
- Projectors
- Equipment racks
- Streaming equipment
- Other related devices
- Install and configure network-connected microphones, cameras, amplifiers, speakers, control devices, and I/O endpoints.
- Read and interpret:
- Blueprints
- Wiring diagrams
- Network drawings
- System schematics
- Project documentation
- Perform equipment rack fabrication, cable management, labeling, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Safely and responsibly use company-provided:
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Testing equipment
- Ladders
- Personnel lifts
- Work safely from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and elevated work areas while following OSHA and company safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area at customer locations and company facilities.
Network Configuration & Systems Programming
- Configure and troubleshoot:
- Managed network switches
- Routers
- VLANs
- IP addressing
- Power over Ethernet devices
- Enterprise network infrastructure
- Configure network-connected audiovisual, live streaming, security, building automation, and control system devices.
- Program, configure, and commission integrated control systems.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot:
- Control logic
- Automation sequences
- User interfaces
- Configure room control functions for:
- Lighting
- Displays
- Projectors
- Motorized shades
- Cameras
- Audio systems
- Other connected devices
- Configure cloud-connected systems for:
- Remote monitoring
- Diagnostics
- Firmware updates
- System management
- Update firmware and maintain current software revisions across deployed systems.
- Configure network bandwidth, multicast, Quality of Service, and other settings required to support AV-over-IP and live streaming applications.
- Diagnose issues involving:
- Network performance
- Connectivity
- IP addressing
- Device discovery
- System communication
- Create and maintain accurate:
- Network diagrams
- Device inventories
- IP address schedules
- Programming documentation
- Q-SYS & Audiovisual Integration
Deploy, configure, program, commission, and troubleshoot Q-SYS integrated systems, including:
- Q-SYS Core processors
- Q-SYS Designer Software projects
- Digital signal processing
- Audio routing and mixing
- Equalization and feedback suppression
- Audio processing
- Video switching and distribution
- AV-over-IP and networked media systems
- Live streaming and recording workflows
- Room control systems
- Touch panel user interfaces
- Lighting control integration
- Display and projector control
- Motorized shade integration
- Camera integration and control
- Microphone and speaker systems
- Networked AV endpoints
- Amplifiers and I/O devices
- Cloud management platforms
- Remote monitoring and diagnostics
- Firmware and system updates
Configure, deploy, and support conferencing platforms, including:
- Microsoft Teams Rooms
- Zoom Rooms
- Google Meet
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience installing and commissioning commercial systems in one or more of the following areas:
- Audiovisual systems
- Control systems
- Networking
- Live streaming
- Building automation
- Security
- Low-voltage infrastructure
- Experience configuring enterprise IP networks.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking.
- Experience with:
- Managed network switches
- Routers
- VLANs
- IP addressing
- Power over Ethernet
- Experience with structured cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of commercial low-voltage installation practices and applicable safety standards.
- Experience programming or configuring integrated control systems.
- Experience configuring audio, video, conferencing, or live streaming systems.
- Experience using:
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Testing equipment
- Ladders
- Cable certification tools
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Construction drawings
- Wiring diagrams
- Network diagrams
- Technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Q-SYS Designer Software programming and deployment.
- Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2, Control 101, or higher certification.
- Experience with:
- DSP configuration
- Audio tuning
- Gain structure
- Equalization
- Acoustic troubleshooting
- Experience with Dante audio networking.
- Experience with AV-over-IP and networked video technologies.
- Experience configuring:
- Live streaming encoders
- Video switchers
- Recording systems
- Cloud streaming platforms
- Experience supporting multi-camera live productions.
- Familiarity with streaming and media transport protocols, including:
- RTMP
- RTSP
- SRT
- NDI
- HLS
Experience with:
- Microsoft Teams Rooms
- Zoom Rooms
- Google Meet
- Experience with commercial security and access control systems.
- Experience with building automation or building management systems.
- Experience designing or configuring touch panel user interfaces.
- CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Manufacturer certifications in networking, control systems, audiovisual systems, security, building automation, or streaming technologies.
Technical Skills
Preferred technical experience includes:
Q-SYS & Control Systems
- Q-SYS Platform
- Q-SYS Designer Software
- Touch panel programming
- Building control systems
- Cloud management platforms
- Remote monitoring and diagnostics
Audio, Video & Streaming
- Digital signal processing
- Audio system commissioning
- Live streaming and recording
- Streaming encoders and decoders
- Video production switchers
- Multi-camera production
- RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI, and HLS
- AV-over-IP
- Video distribution
- Video switching
- Digital signage
Networking & Infrastructure
- Enterprise networking
- TCP/IP
- VLAN configuration
- Managed switch configuration
- Routing and switching
- Quality of Service
- Multicast networking
- Power over Ethernet
- Ethernet infrastructure
- Fiber optics
- Structured cabling
Conferencing, Security & Building Systems
- Conferencing systems
- Microsoft Teams Rooms
- Zoom Rooms
- Google Meet
- Security systems
- Access control
- Building control systems
Documentation & Support
- System documentation
- Device inventories
- Network diagrams
- IP address schedules
- Programming documentation
- Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work from ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts.
- Work in:
- Construction environments
- Equipment rooms
- Ceiling spaces
- Confined spaces
- Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and laptops for extended periods.
- Bend, kneel, crawl, climb, reach, and stand for prolonged periods.
- Safely operate and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
- Travel daily to Office/Shop in Valparaiso, IN or to customer job sites within a one- to two-hour radius of Valparaiso, Indiana, including locations throughout Chicagoland. Hotel accommodations provided when applicable.
- Work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support:
- Live events
- System cutovers
- Service needs
- Scheduled installations
- Troubleshooting
***ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME TO APPLY***
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
