Technical Support Engineer – Entertainment Lighting & Control Systems

Are you the person everyone calls when a lighting or control system goes down? Do you enjoy troubleshooting, solving technical challenges, and working with advanced entertainment technology systems?

We are seeking a
Technical Support Engineer
to support entertainment and architectural lighting control systems across a variety of venues and installations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of
hands-on troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, customer support, and field-based system assistance
.

No two days are the same in this role. One day you may be troubleshooting a control system remotely, the next you may be helping solve a complex onsite system issue or collaborating internally to improve technical solutions and documentation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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  Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues involving lighting and control systems
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  Support hardware and software applications related to entertainment and architectural lighting environments
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  Respond to technical emergencies requiring advanced troubleshooting and system analysis
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  Provide onsite support for unique system issues that cannot be resolved remotely
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  Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to resolve maintenance and product-related concerns
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  Create and maintain technical documentation and support resources
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  Assist with commissioning, service, and ongoing technical support efforts
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  Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal teams
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  Support training, process improvements, and special technical projects

What We’re Looking For:

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  Experience with ETC
  lighting and control systems strongly preferred
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  Background in
  technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service
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  Knowledge of
  lighting controls, dimming, networking, DMX, or entertainment electrical systems
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  Understanding of
  technical theatre, architectural lighting controls, or entertainment technology systems
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  Strong troubleshooting and deductive reasoning skills
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  Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
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  Comfortable with travel and occasional weekend/evening support as needed
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  Experience with
  AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Windows OS, or technical documentation
  is a plus

This is a great opportunity for a technically minded entertainment professional looking to grow within the world of
lighting controls, systems support, and advanced troubleshooting
.

About Theater Outsource

TheaterOutsource.com is the entertainment industry’s dedicated recruiting partner — connecting top-tier talent with the companies that bring stages, venues, and experiences to life. From lighting and rigging to AV, scenic, and systems integration, we specialize exclusively in entertainment technology.

We work with manufacturers, integrators, and production companies nationwide — delivering permanent placements with no upfront cost and a 90-day guarantee.

We deliver the Talent.