Design Engineer Audio-Visual

Role: Design Engineer Audio Visual

Location: Ireland (ideally within commutable distance of Dublin, but it could be based remotely in Ireland for the right person)

Salary: Highly competitive basic salary (dependent on experience), plus Car Allowance and strong company benefits

Interview process: 2-stage (Virtual first stage & then in-person for a final interview)

Kinly is a leading integrator of audio-visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations. For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences.

We now have a new opportunity for a proven AV Design Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative Ireland team, where you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and work with both local and global customers on exciting projects.

At Kinly, we invest in your growth with regular technical training events, ensuring you stay ahead in the industry. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Working as a key member of the team, and reporting to the AV Design Team Leader, using an end-to-end consultative approach, you will develop technology solutions and roadmaps, and provide detailed and accurate scope of works, costs and designs, whilst ensuring the successful handover to project engineering and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Conduct survey services at customer sites, and obtain detailed information required to build accurate quotes

·       Consult with sales teams and customers to fully understand and identify requirements

·       Liaise with local installation partners to obtain and validate quotes

·       Produce solution designs that successfully deliver against the requirements

·       Assist in the development of customer technology standards and roadmaps

·       Present proposed solutions to technical and non-technical clients and produce design documentation as required

·       Produce high-level design documentation and drawings as required using CAD / Visio

·       Oversee successful migration of projects from an opportunity to deployment

·       Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle

·       Provide ongoing support and design approval to the Project Engineering team (post-internal handover)

·       Follow projects through implementation to ensure delivery as intended and provide the resulting feedback to the team

·       Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring technical knowledge is gained to provide comprehensive consultancy

Skills and experience:

·       Excellent technical knowledge of AV & UC technologies and trends

·       Good understanding of enterprise networks, LAN and WAN

·       An up-to-date understanding of the AV marketplace including products and trends

·       Working understanding of CAD / Visio

·       Ability to understand project schedule and plans

·       Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

·       Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects

·       Ability to prioritise and work under pressure is essential

·       Willingness to travel (Full, clean driving license beneficial)

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements.

About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

Equal Opportunities:

At Kinly, we are unified by a commitment to providing a working environment that is as inclusive, responsible and welcoming as possible for all our teams and prospective employees. We provide equal employment where all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other protected characteristics. We want you to bring your true self to work and provide you with a workplace where you can thrive. We welcome your application and look forward to seeing you at Kinly soon.