Exhibit Technology Specialist

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The Exhibit Technology Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, research, and integration of electronics, audio/video, PC hardware and software for Orlando Science Center's exhibits departments. This position has a 60/40 split between maintaining and improving current exhibits and the research and development of new Exhibitory. This position supports building written procedures on exhibit maintenance as well as troubleshooting procedures, provides improvements to existing exhibits, and contributes to the design of new exhibits and their visitor interface. The Exhibit Technology Specialist will further support the Orlando Science Center onsite traveling exhibit deployments throughout the calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Assists exhibit technicians with repairs and serves as a knowledge base for the teams.
• Demonstrates expertise in software and hardware computer systems including Windows (XP - 11), OS X (v10.3 - 10.15), Linux.
• Identifies and diagnoses chronic or systemic technology defects in individual exhibits which reduces their efficiency and reliability or compromises the intended function. Provides and/or implements solutions.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and equipment used in development and programming of microcontrollers, PC's, show controllers and audio/video equipment, along with working knowledge of various programming languages such as Python, Arduino and BrightSign.
• Assists with the development of new exhibits & grant projects by making recommendations for the safe, efficient, and effective use of technology.
• Document all wiring diagrams, code and electronic components utilized in new exhibits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support various AV, Projector and DMX setups throughout the science center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years relevant work experience.
• Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate possesses an inventive spirit.
• Solder and board level system diagnostics
• Demonstrates initiative to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read complex wiring diagrams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot computer, electronic, electrical, and audio/video systems as necessary.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Experience with interactive software such as Adobe Air, Flash and Director.
• Ability to work in Auto CAD, Sketch Up, or Fusion360.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Candidate must be responsible for the timely completion of assigned tasks and skilled in the use of a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Physical Demands

• Moves throughout the museum.
• Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum.
• Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks.
• Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
• Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Understand and distinguish speech and other sounds (machinery, alarms, equipment).
• Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.
• Occasionally works in outdoor environments.
• Frequently works in indoor environments.
• Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
• Kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling - Frequently
• Weight Levels - Lift, Push, Pull
• Up to 100 pounds

Expected Hours of Work & Travel

• This position primarily works Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours are subject to change to suit the needs of the organization. Nights and weekends as required.
• Travel: N/A

Telecommuting This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time.

Other Duties

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.