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Product Assurance Specialist -Live Event Controls

Electronic Theatre Controls, Austin, TX, United States


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Product Assurance Specialist -Live Event Controls
Department:

R&D

Region:

South (US)

ETC, a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, currently has an opening for a Product Assurance Specialist (PAS) in the R&D Live Event Controls department onsite at our Austin, TX location!

We are seeking individuals that love to program lighting control consoles and have a passion for production‑grade, world‑class software that solves the real‑world challenges that push the envelope of what’s possible in live production. Our flagship console line, the Hog Family, can be found in concert venues, film studios, houses of worship, and touring‑shows of all levels.

As a PAS, you’ll work on the Hog Family platform, testing a variety of hardware platforms and features. The Hog Family of consoles can be run standalone or in a combination to create a networked system of control for small or large venue and show situations.

The Hog software brings an exciting opportunity to work on an exciting product, with the ability to see and watch your work in action at entertainment venues around the world. Our team members partner closely with the product management team to shape the future of entertainment lighting. ETC has a vibrant, active community of users that team gets to engage with directly. ETC offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and a dynamic, fun, and casual environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of Associate Degree or equivalent production experience. A background in technical show business is a must and we will consider all levels of experience.

We invite you to explore our website and YouTube channel for more information on the company, the Hog Family, and some of the amazing shows we support.

Representative Responsibilities

Gain knowledge on a specific product(s) within a product family

Develop Product Assurance Plans for a specific product(s)

Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports

Support the product development and maintenance release process through validation testing to assure the quality of the product

Execute test scenarios to uncover product design defects

Report product defects via defect tracking database, following defects to resolution

Acquire and maintain test equipment

Provide technical support to internal and external customers

Perform assigned project tasks under the supervision of more senior‑level Product Assurance Specialist

Participates in the ISO on the job training

With assistance provide task completion time estimates

Become familiar with tools and applications utilized within R&D

Become familiar with a specific Product family within R&D

Learn department and corporate policies, procedures and plans

Schedule and attend identified training classes

Performs other duties as assigned

Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Diploma or Associates Degree in Electronics with 0 – 3 years of job related experience

Experience in a team environment

Demonstrates basic written/verbal skills

Listens/gives constructive feedback

Good group interaction skills

Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment

Ability to follow directions and project plans

Grasps technical concepts and asks for clarification and direction when needed

Demonstrates basic troubleshooting skills

Ability to execute pre‑written Product Assurance programs for a given Product

Understands and applies best practices for Product Assurance

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