Design Engineer - Audiovisual / Videoconferencing

We serve Information Technology firms that are looking to improve or expand their teams in mission-critical functions, where the success of the firm is highly dependent on the quality of certain hires. Many of these roles have direct revenue impact, whether in direct or channel sales capacities, pre-sales engineering, or marketing, or in post-sales customer-facing responsibilities.

Our client is a leading integrator of video, voice and data systems is seeking a Design Engineer, located in the Chicago Metro Area.

* Maintain a current expert knowledge of the Audiovisual, Videoconferencing and UC products and services provided by the firm * Maintain a working knowledge of competitor products and services and of emerging trends in the audiovisual, conferencing and collaboration industry as a whole * Make sales contacts, research customer needs and develop application of product and services in an effective manner * Initiate sales proposals * In conjunction with sales team, develop and deliver sales presentations, as well as develop accurate sales forecasting and pipeline reports * Manage and Execute sales and project documentation, such as Bill of Materials * (BOM), RFP Responses, Pricing Documents and Scopes of Works (SOW) * Responsible for Site Surveys, Systems Design, Line Drawings, Detail Engineering plans, and other sales and design related materials * Develop and maintain communications with all levels of staff and customers, ranging from line managers to corporate presidents * Using a consultative style, advise customers on how to best utilize company products * Provide technical consultancy to augment the sales effort for company and client demonstrations, as well as advising customers on how best to utilize company products * Manage technical relationships between the client, firm, technology vendors and distributors * Assist clients with feasibility studies, equipment budgets, systems requirements and specifications * Work effectively across cross-functional lines, in coordination with others involved in marketing, sales, logistics, technical services * Manage projects, including setting objectives, budgeting and observing deadlines

* Bachelor degree in electrical, computer or telecommunications engineering desired * In the absence of a formal degree, 7 years of progressively responsible, directly applicable experience in which incumbent learned to perform the requirements of the position may be substituted * 5-7+ years of experience in a sales support and design/ project engineering, preferably with a leading Systems Integrator of Audiovisual, Videoconferencing and Unified Communications Systems; candidates with similar skills and experience in technology vendor or end-user environment should apply * Demonstrate technical writing responses and formal documentation in a written and graphic format * Excellent analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills * Public speaking and presentation abilities, with a focus on presenting technical information to those with a non-technical background, including excellent active listening skills * Outstanding people skills, High ethical standards and work ethic, and solid communications skills * Must be able to present technical and non-technical information clearly and in a compelling manner * Technical knowledge of 3 of more of the following required: Audiovisual Equipment, Videoconferencing Endpoints, Network Equipment, Network Services, Hardware, Software, and Managed Services offerings * Candidates with InfoComm (ICIA) CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D certifications preferred. Other industry certification such as DMC-E, EAVA, CVE, ACE also helpful * Some control systems DSP programming helpful: AMX, Crestron, Extron * Knowledge of some of the following manufacturers' equipment strongly preferred: Polycom, cisco, Tandberg, LifeSize, AMX, Crestron, Biamp, Extron, Barco, Christie Digital * Experience with project development design and documentation experience is preferred. * Must be knowledgeable in the use and integration of AV equipment, as well as in the installation of said equipment