Description
Vicon
is the world leader in motion capture, developing high performance software and
hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and medical industries.
Vicon products have been used in many major feature films and many games and TV
commercials. We have offices in Oxford, Denver and Los Angeles. This position is
in our Los Angeles office.
SUMMARY
Vicon Motion Systems, Inc. has an immediate opening for a creative
and team-oriented person as an Application Engineer (VFX focus) to assist in
supporting and performing customer-site installations of our motion capture
systems. We are interested in individuals with a solid technical background to
assist mainly with hardware installations and customer training and support.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Customer
Support: Provide first line technical support to Vicon customers, using various
methods: Telephone, email, desktop sharing and onsite. Develop and maintain
accurate records pertaining to customer orders and contacts.
·
Installation and training: Plan
and deliver installation and commissioning of new motion capture systems and
software training. Travel domestically and internationally to customers’
facilities.
·
Product Support: Create content
for effective support and promotional purposes - documentation, website FAQs,
tutorials, videos and working examples using Vicon software.
·
Testing: Test new software and
hardware to quality assure Vicon products for release.
·
Demonstration: Assist the Sales
team by developing effective demonstrations to prospective clientele. Represent
Vicon at trade shows, conferences and events.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
·
BS or higher degree in EE, ME, CS, VFX or related field
·
2+ years experience with Motion Capture systems
·
2+ years experience with game engines: Unreal and Unity
·
2+ years experience with Computer Aided Engineering including
VR/AR
·
30% domestic and International travel
·
Strong written and verbal communication skills,
problem solving skills, and technical troubleshooting expertise. Confident and
able to communicate professionally with and at all levels
·
Excellent presentation skills
·
Self-motivated and resourceful in finding
solutions by working with others
·
Organized and able to prioritize tasks working
alone or within a team
· Experience
with Windows based PC structures, network infrastructures, and knowledge of
Linux based operating systems or ROS
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
·
Knowledge of programming/scripting in one or
more of Python, .NET/C#, MATLAB, C++
·
Ability to customize Visual Effects pipelines
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Familiarity with MotionBuilder, Maya, and 3DSMax
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An interest in Film and Video game Production, Virtual Reality,
Autonomous Vehicle Research, and Virtual Product Design
Vicon
offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vison, short
and long term disability, a company matched 401(k) program, generous vacation
allowance, and coworkers who are driven to succeed and enjoy a fun, challenging
work environment.
Vicon is a subsidiary of OMG plc, a public company founded in 1984 with a
proven track record of growth, financial stability, technical innovation and
long-term customer relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Interested individuals please send a cover letter, resume/CV and salary
requirements