Video Systems Technical Lead

Job Overview

Description

“Be helpful.” That is a line you will hear often at Revolution Lightboards. We seek to understand our customers’ pain and match it with appropriate solutions. Our company is looking to hire a full-time Video Systems Technical Lead to be responsible for creating and developing new solutions and improving existing ones. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone that can be described as:

• Self-starter
• Innovative
• Creative
• Curious
• Strong technical problem solver
• Very organized
• Collaborative team member
• Strong written and verbal communicator

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of products, from concept to production.
• Incorporate the needs of our customers and their pain points into the product development process.
• Document development and thought process thoroughly.
• Determine product specifications according to various factors and expected uses.
• Support manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products as needed.
• Analyze market research materials and data to ensure that products are viable and competitive.
• Communicate proposals and designs for evaluation and feedback by the project team and management before moving to the next stage.
• Coordinate inventory policies and purchasing of related A/V equipment and components as needed.
• Offer technical support to customers as needed.
• Assist in the review and testing of technical equipment as required.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• 4-year degree in an engineering/technology related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated passion for learning and technology
• Proven reliable and accountable team member
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail & organizational skills
• Comfortable working with basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Competency using computers & technology for a variety of tasks including Microsoft/Google applications; such as Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and PowerPoint/Slides
• Successful experience in a development role
• Engineering and design knowledge
• Familiarity with R&D processes
• Portfolio of solutions in previous work or hobbies
• Substantial experience or interest in cameras, video, audio, or computer equipment
• Knowledge or interest in continuous improvement

Travel: Up to 15%

Location: Farley/Dubuque, IA. 

Reports to: President

Why Revolution?

Revolution Lightboards is the premier manufacturer and provider of video equipment solutions which make recording simple and engaging. Often this includes one of our flagship lightboards or a real-time green-screen system to create natural, immersive presentations. We develop and build a variety of proprietary video production systems in-house, some of which are already patented with further patents pending. 

Our company culture is one of hands-on collaboration and continuous improvement where the best idea and implementation is a common target for all team members. All team members are expected to do high quality work. We’re always trying to find ways to deliver a more complete, seamless product to not only meet our customers’ needs, but to anticipate and eliminate any friction points they may run into while using our products. Ultimately we strive to be helpful to our customers and it shows through in our success. We will invest hours to save every customer a minute. 

Our substantial manufacturing equipment and systems allow us to quickly prototype and deploy new or custom systems when needed. Our demonstration studio spaces allow us to interact with prospects and customers remotely as well as drive further development of our systems. We have a talented team with diverse knowledge and decades of experience in video systems, product development, engineering, manufacturing, and customer insight. The successful candidate in this role will likely be an inventor listed on future patent applications. 

We design, manufacture and ship from our facility in northeast Iowa to customers around the world. We offer competitive compensation based on qualifications and a variety of benefits including medical insurance, paid holidays and vacation, a SIMPLE IRA retirement program with company match and profit sharing. Learn more about us on our website, www.RevolutionLightboards.com. 

To apply, please email a cover letter and a copy of your resume to careers@RevolutionLightboards.com