Solutions Architect

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

Location: remote position based in continental USA

Responsibilities:    

• Documents solution and provides quality documentation in our Custom Solution’s format to facilitate quick kick-off of the solution as it transitions into a live project.
• May act as project lead on smaller engineering projects from time to time, developing skills related to outlining project requirements, design constraints, objectives, methods and materials used.
• Identifies risks associated with the custom solution. Plans & executes actions to mitigate these risks to ensure a problem-free installation.
• Maintain installation schedule and work directly with customer on open action list while on site.
• Attending customer site visits, customer installations and entertaining customers for factory visits.
• Follows predefined process.
• Make suggestions for improvements.  Involved in process / standards improvements initiatives. 
• Responsible for the conceptual and detailed design and development of technical display solutions including video processing, computers, AV and control.
• Responsible for coordinating the subject matter experts to complete the detailed design and testing of the solution.
• Present designs to client during design reviews to ensure solution as designed continues to meet client’s needs. Also capture client feedback and action appropriately.
• Take ownership of design/technical issues until resolved and involved subject matter experts as required.
• There is approximately 50% travel in this position.

What we are offering: 

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched 401 K pension plan.  You will have opportunities to gain experience, grow and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you are working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight – your contributions will have an influence.

The experience and skills we value: 

• 5+ years of relevant engineering or technical project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in product specification and budget analysis
• Previous experience delivering solutions in the field.
• Ability to balance multiple active projects across multiple teams
• Experience working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary project team
• Aptitude for hands on building and testing of parts and assemblies
• Experience designing and installing customized product solutions
• Experience working closely with customers
• Being a self-starter and self-sufficient are key
• An exceptional team player 

What will put you ahead: 

• Engineering design tools / applicable discipline specific skills (eg. Visio, MS Excel)
• Must be able to guide conversation to develop requirements of the solutions and developing a solution to meet these requirements.
• Must be capable of integrating software and hardware at an advanced integrator level.
• Hands-on familiarity with servers, OS's, IG’s, interactive systems, switches, control systems etc.
• Aptitude for resolving complex hardware and software integration issues.
• Basic skills/training in managerial, communication, product costing
• Ability to present to large audiences consisting of both Christie and customer participants.
• Ability to lead a technical team when dealing with difficult technical requirements.
• Must be able to effectively manage onsite contractors to complete installation tasks.
• Capable of using tests, measurement, and laboratory equipment relevant to discipline.

 WORKPLACE GUIDELINES:

Occasional: 

• Standing, Bending, Pushing/Pulling
• Light Lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Travel (ex. Noise Volume etc.) 

Frequent: 

• Reading and Writing
• Ability to Comprehend
• Sitting and using finger movements
• Communicating orally
• Handling objects (manual dexterity)
• Reason and analyze

Christie is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status (VEVRRA). We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., please call Human Resources at (714) 236-8610. We are open Monday through Friday from, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

Christie Digital Systems provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, or other protected veteran, marital status, familial status, age, handicap or disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: 

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