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Exhibits Technician at Science Center

McWane Science Center

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Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Exhibits Technician develops, integrates, modernizes, and supports technology for McWane Science Center exhibits and interactive guest experiences. The role serves as a technical resource for the Exhibits Department and includes research, prototyping, programming, installation, troubleshooting, documentation, preventive maintenance, and long-range modernization of electronic, computer-based, audiovisual, and interactive systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic Systems TroubleshootingElectrical Systems TroubleshootingComputer-Based Systems TroubleshootingElectromechanical Systems TroubleshootingDiagnostic MethodsStandard Tools

Qualifications

Associate Degree or EquivalentTwo Years Related Technical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Come join our Exhibits team! The full-time, entry levelExhibits Technicianis responsible for developing, integrating, modernizing and supporting the technology that powers McWane Science Centers exhibits and interactive guest experiences. This position serves as a technical resource for the Exhibits Department, helping to turn exhibit concepts into reliable, maintainable and engaging systems. The role includes research, prototyping, programming, installation, troubleshooting, documentation, preventive maintenance and long-range modernization of electronic, computer-based, audiovisual and interactive exhibit systems. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan including company match; paid time off; FREE membership and IMAX Theater screenings; discounts in our gift shop, camp program, IMAX theater and food service; and on-site parking. McWane Science Center is closed on New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Accountabilitiesand Major Duties 1. Research, develop, test, install, and improve exhibit technology, interactive experiences, and system upgrades. 2. Assess aging exhibit systems and recommend modernization and replacement strategies. 3. Design, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic, computer-based, audiovisual, lighting, and control systems. 4. Collaborate with staff, vendors, and contractors to develop technology solutions that support guest experience, accessibility, educational, and operational goals. 5. Establish standards for reliability, maintainability, documentation, source-code management, and long-term sustainability. 6. Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, configurations, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. 7. Provide advanced technical support and guidance for complex exhibit and technology issues. 8. Manage technology inventory and recommend equipment purchases, upgrades, spare parts, and replacement schedules. 9. Support budgeting, purchasing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, and long-range technology planning. 10. Comply with all applicable safety policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications 1. Associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, mechatronics, computer technology, industrial technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and demonstrated technical competency. 2. Two or more years of related technical experience preferred. 3. Ability to troubleshoot electronic, electrical, computer-based, and electromechanical systems using standard tools and diagnostic methods. 4. []{style="font-size: 11pt; "}

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