Design Engineer

Work Location: BengaluruWork Classification: HybridWork Time: 2 PM to 11 PM Job Summary:The Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the core team for each project
Alone on small projects or part of a team of engineers on large projects the DE provides technical direction and insight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support As a technical authority on a project team, the DE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with Workplace teams as required Reporting to a Senior Manager of Project Engineering, the DE s project assignments are determined by Operations Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands At times, the DE will be supervised and receive specific task assignments by Senior Design Engineers or Project Managers Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Participate in complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop budgets, timelines and manage expectations Negotiates changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation Employ detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices Track engineering team tasks to completion Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects Provide technical expertise for the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment Support projects and teams in build phaseplete the as-built drawings for service hand-over Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning Develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums Complexity :The Design Engineer works with their Senior Manager, and other Engineering Directors on resource assignment This role is primarily billable in a post-sales capacity, though there are times when the DE will work on presales estimation and design efforts Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that be met by an employee Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of DE The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision Job Qualifications:Education/ Certifications:Associate / Bachelor degree required and/or equivalent experience AVIXA CTS certification required, and CTS-D and/or CTS-I is preferred Network Certifications preferred: CompTIA Network +, Security +, Cisco CCNA, Extreme Networks ECA Certifications, training, or experience preferred with at least one DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, Clear one, etc) Certifications, training, or experience preferred with at least one control system (Crestron, Extron, AMX, etc) Certifications, training, or experience preferred with at least one AV over IP platform (Crestron, Evertz, AMX, etc) Other relevant certifications be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:5+ years of experience in Workplace audiovisual systems designing, including DSP layout, audio design and configuration 5+ years of successfully completing engineering projects 3+ years Client interaction and Client-facing Experience 3+ years of Experience with IP Networking, to include TCP/IP routing, ACL s, QoS, VLANs, PoE calculations, Multicasting, PIM SM/DM, IGMP, SNMP, SSO and Security Certificates 1+ years of Knowledge of enterprise-level security and networking design and configuration (physical and topology, IP structures and ranges, switch interconnectivity, VLAN, bandwidth calculation) 3 + years of UC Knowledge and Collaboration platforms Experience with consulting engagements preferred Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365 preferred A clear understanding of project phases, including Presales, Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction, and Commissioning A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation, and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications Detail oriented, independent, self-starter Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages Analytical thinking, and high-level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills