Role:

Avinext is accepting applications for Engineering Interns for the summer of 2024. The role of the AV Engineering Intern is to ensure all technical aspects of an AV system are completed according to the project documents and Avinext and industry standards. Duties include but are not limited to completing necessary tasks for rack build, configuration of devices, creating architectural drawings, and assisting the engineering department with any non-technical tasks such as moving product from rack build to the engineering room, unboxing devices, and labeling. This is an in-person position in a professional office environment. All work is performed Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Daily: accurately complete timecard, document activities extensively through time entries, complete and manage one’s expense reports, and various other forms and documents as a regular course of business
• Always demonstrate professional etiquette with team members, superiors, and customers
• Care for company tools, equipment, vehicles, and property and keep in good condition
• Populate rack based on rack elevation
• Connect and verify that all connections in rack are made according to the project schematic
• Maintain clean rack space and follow all rack room procedures
• Configure and test devices during the pre-installation phase
• Load code and update firmware
• Create architectural drawings using Revit
• Box/unbox product
• Print and apply labels to equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Be enrolled as a current student at Texas A&M University or Blinn College in technical degree program or have a two-year electronics degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and recent experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable under our companies' driving policy.

Compensation: $18/hour

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of signal flow for audio, video, and control communications
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well-organized
• Strong customer service skills to deal with internal and external customers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate planning, organizing, and implementing skills which allow the successful completion of a project by a specific due date
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
• Must be able to read and effectively interpret business and technical documentation

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

• Employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Occassional lifting of 10lbs to 50lbs objects is required.
• Occassional reaching, grasping and carrying activities also required.
• Must be able to read color diagrams, wires, and drawings.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders.
• Occassional work with exposure to outside elements, noise, dust, and unconditioned environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate.

About Us

Located in College Station, Texas, Avinext is leading provider of Networking and Audio-Visual systems with over 35 years of successful business. We are looking to expand our team with individuals who align with our core values of Always strive for excellence, Be committed, and Customer first (the ABC's). These values reflect who we are as individuals, and we use them to guide us in our relationships with customers, vendors, and team members. If you align with these values and love wowing customers with service, then we invite you to apply to join our team!

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.

Avinext is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, parental status, military service, status as an individual with a disability or other non-merit factors.