Jobs at Electronic Theatre Controls

Develop and review embedded real-time software in C and C++ for 32-bit ARM processors. Responsibilities include FreeRTOS development, hardware bring-up and troubleshooting, Qt test application maintenance, CI pipeline improvements, defect resolution, feature development, legacy modernization, and collaboration with technical and project stakeholders.

Leads a multi-site manufacturing engineering function, managing engineering leaders and indirectly overseeing approximately 40 team members. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting new product releases, managing tooling and test fixtures, monitoring budgets, maintaining ISO procedures, improving productivity and quality, reducing costs, and developing employees through hiring, training, performance management, and career development.

Leads quality improvement initiatives, manages ISO 9001 systems, oversees inspections and corrective actions, analyzes quality metrics, coordinates supplier improvements, and supervises QA personnel. The role drives cross-functional problem solving, continuous improvement, audit readiness, nonconforming material management, product holds, vendor performance, and inspection process development while hiring, coaching, and developing the Quality department.

Summer legal intern supporting contract management through document scanning, legal research, analysis, contract drafting and review, and administrative tasks. The intern will communicate research findings, maintain confidentiality, learn corporate policies, complete special projects, and provide general departmental support. This is an on-site position in Middleton, Wisconsin, requiring a bachelor’s degree with a law degree in progress, a minimum 3.0 GPA, strong organization, communication, research, analytical, and computer skills.

Supports industrial design development through concept sketches, renderings, mechanical layouts, UI and product mockups, icons, fonts, overlay graphics, and presentation materials. Works with senior industrial designers and uses rendering and CAD tools to evaluate design feasibility and product aesthetics. The internship requires current study toward a bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field, relevant coursework, a portfolio, and unofficial transcripts.

Supports ETC’s finance team with financial data entry, journal entries, reconciliations, purchase price variance analysis, monthly reporting, work papers, trial balances, and month-end close activities. The intern will use SAP, investigate questionable financial data, prepare reports, and assist with manufacturing variance analysis and other daily accounting tasks.

Supports project managers with custom project implementation, information gathering, quotation and order review, system requirement documentation, shop drawings, schedule updates, manufacturing release documents, order changes, and technician support. The intern also helps ensure project deadlines are met, backs up project managers, and completes special assignments. The role requires theatrical lighting knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Summer 2027 software engineering intern supporting software design, development, testing, verification, product maintenance, manufacturing floor support, technical writing, and special projects under supervision. The role requires teamwork, following project plans, estimating task completion, providing feedback, and assisting with product, service, or process improvements.

Supports product development and maintenance releases through supervised validation testing, test execution, defect reporting and resolution tracking, internal technical support, project tasks, time estimation, ISO training, and learning departmental tools, policies, and procedures.

Supports product validation and maintenance-release testing under supervision. Executes test scenarios, identifies and reports product defects, tracks defects through resolution, and provides technical support to internal customers. Completes assigned projects, estimates task timelines, learns department tools and procedures, participates in ISO training, and attends required training classes.

Electrical Engineer Interns will perform circuit analysis and simulation, support design bring-up and troubleshooting, create basic analog and digital circuit designs, capture schematics, modify existing circuits, develop test and verification procedures, and support product maintenance and manufacturing operations. Candidates must be pursuing an Electrical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree, be in their junior or senior year or have relevant coursework, and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, layouts, and production documentation. Supports new product releases, process validation, BOM accuracy, supplier ramp-up, compliance, ergonomic studies, and continuous improvement. Uses Lean Manufacturing, time studies, DOE, FEA, FMEA, CAD, programming, and electrical and mechanical testing to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.

Develops and improves mechanical products, manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production systems. Responsibilities include design for manufacturability, prototyping, testing, process optimization, lean manufacturing, ergonomic studies, production-line setup, engineering change management, BOM and documentation accuracy, supplier support, compliance coordination, and troubleshooting. Uses SolidWorks, engineering analysis methods, test equipment, CNC technologies, programming, and database tools to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and production readiness.

Processes invoices and payments, verifies approvals and coding, reconciles vendor and credit card statements, maintains vendor records, resolves purchase order and receiving issues, handles petty cash and deposits, and supports tax compliance. The role uses SAP and office software while coordinating with vendors, buyers, and warehouse personnel. It requires attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a team environment.

Design, test, and support custom rigging and control system solutions under senior supervision. Create BOMs and electricals, configure software, develop test procedures, support manufacturing and R&D, train internal staff, troubleshoot projects, and travel to job sites as required.

Performs product assurance testing for theatrical rigging products, develops assurance plans, executes test scenarios, identifies and tracks defects, and supports validation through resolution. The role collaborates with engineers, provides technical support, maintains test equipment, analyzes test cases, reports progress, and assists with product development projects. Candidates need an electronics background, basic troubleshooting ability, teamwork skills, and the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

The Software Engineer will join the R&D team at ETC, working with cutting-edge technologies in a creative, casual environment.

The position involves assembling parts, maintaining a clean workspace, completing paperwork, and learning new tasks. Basic English skills and manual dexterity required.

The role involves assembling parts according to specifications, maintaining a clean work area, completing paperwork, and learning new tasks. Manual dexterity and the ability to lift 50 pounds are essential.

The Electrical Engineer will design blueprints and schematics for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, using innovative technologies.