AV Field Engineer

About this role

Role: AV Field Engineer Location: California, West Coast, US Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: $98,000 - $110,000 per annum, plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K 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. Due to further we have opportunities for experienced Field Engineers to join our talented team, to support the installation, troubleshooting, testing, and light commissioning of commercial audiovisual systems throughout the West Coast region.

This is a hands-on field position for a technically strong AV professional who can work independently, communicate clearly with project teams and customers, and help bring installed systems to a successful completion. Key Responsibilities: Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot commercial AV systems at customer jobsites. Read and interpret AV line drawings, signal-flow diagrams, rack elevations, wiring schematics, and construction drawings.

Diagnose system issues and isolate faults involving signal, control, audio, video, cabling, network-connected devices, or installation quality. Perform light commissioning activities, including device verification, system functionality checks, basic configuration validation, and punch-list closeout. Use appropriate AV test equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and correctly. Coordinate with project managers, programmers, commissioning engineers, field leads, and customer contacts to resolve issues and maintain project progress.

Document jobsite conditions, completed work, outstanding issues, and recommended next steps through clear daily updates and field reports. Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, missing equipment, or site-readiness concerns and escalate them promptly. Provide technical guidance and support to installers and junior field personnel when assigned. Skills & experience Commercial AV installation and field troubleshooting experience.