·Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initial scope development through installation readiness and validation.
·Analyze project requirements and perform standard engineering calculations to support system design, integration, and installation needs.
·Develop and maintain project-specific technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, diagrams, wiring details, and installation instructions.
·Qualify new products to use for project needs and create supporting documentation for installation, sales, and support.
·Assist with project estimating by supporting product selection, labor assumptions, equipment needs, workflows, and jobsite considerations.
·Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to communicate technical requirements related to hardware, software, and system integration.
·Review production, installation, and maintenance issues; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
·Use engineering and project management software tools to support planning, documentation, and execution.
·Assist Watchfire support staff in any installation or post-installation needs.
·Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, documentation standards, and execution efficiency.
·Travel to Danville and jobsites as needed to support project validation, troubleshooting, and coordination.
·Participate in training and remain current on Watchfire products, industry standards, and best practices.
·Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
·Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
·Proficiency with engineering, design, and project management software tools.
·Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
·Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
·Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
·Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
·0 - 3 years of relevant engineering or technical project experience.
·Experience in manufacturing, construction, electronics, or integrated systems environments preferred.
·Knowledge of basic AC electrical distribution methods, common A/V practices, and networking techniques.
·Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch in and around tightly configured spaces.
·Willingness to travel to jobsites as required.
·Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet project deadlines.
Benefits
Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship.
Headquartered in Danville, Ill., Watchfire has manufactured electric signs since 1932 and LED signs, using meticulously sourced components from around the world, since 1998. Our products include indoor and outdoor LED displays, fixed digit and video scoreboards, gas price signs and digital billboards. Every aspect of our products and service is focused on giving our customers the greatest advertising tools available for developing their business and increasing sales. Our partnerships with respected, knowledgeable sign company professionals are the foundation of our collective success.
Watchfire LED signs are known for their legendary quality and reliability. We test our outdoor displays to withstand whatever nature throws at them, all to guarantee our customers years of worry-free performance. The excellence in every Watchfire sign begins with our outstanding engineering team designing a quality product. In production, we choose quality over expedience or expense. We use the best performing components available from a global market and invest the time and expense needed to evaluate and verify every aspect of our products’ design, function and serviceability. Our reputation depends on our displays looking and performing great not just on day one, but for years to come.
We developed our proprietary Ignite software to create and manage messages from design to scheduling. Whether the sign is large or small, color or monochrome, the suite of Ignite software helps create head-turning messages through easy-to-use interfaces.
Watchfire has over 70,000 LED signs in operation at convenience stores, gas stations, retail outlets, banks, schools, places of worship and other locations worldwide. We also have more digital billboard customers in the U.S. than any other brand.
