Quality Control Manager

Job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to ensure that the QC lines run smoothly and produce consistently good quality products that meet our quality and performance standards. We perform 100% quality control including calibration of the products here at our site in Kerkrade.

The Quality Control Manager acts as a liaison between customers, the sales team, management and the production team. Your responsibilities will also include business management and human resources tasks.

To be successful as a Quality Control Manager, you should have excellent communication and listening skills as well as strong observation, Analyzing, and coordinating skills. You should be knowledgeable about regulatory compliance and able to understand technical data.

Job Responsibility

- Understand customer needs and requirements and communicate these needs and quality standards to production teams.
- Develop, improve and review new specifications and procedures for products or processes and train personnel in their operation.
- Supervise technicians and other staff and provide guidance to them.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations and regulatory, health and safety guidelines.
- Inspect final products, compare to requirements, and approve or reject final products.
- Maintain accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis

Requirements

- Experience in production or manufacturing.
- Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational and leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and regulatory standards.
- Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis and statistical methods.
- Excellent communication skills and good listening skills.
- Good technical and IT skills.
- Experience in event and lighting technology may be an asset.
- Experience in business administration may be an asset.

What we offer
You will be part of a dynamic international company operating in an attractive, high-tech market niche and will receive thorough training in our applications and products. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Would you like to meet us?
Are you ready to join our company and make a difference for yourself, our team and our customers? We look forward to receiving your application via jobs@elationlighting.eu

Elation Professional B.V.
Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 45 546 85 66

Channel Sales Representative

We are looking to recruit an experienced Channel Sales Representative for Obsidian Control Systems to strengthen our existing team and support our distribution partners across Europe.

Our market share is expanding and our sales team with it! We offer an exciting and diverse job with plenty of opportunity for growth and development in one of the entertainment lighting industry’s most diverse companies.

When you join Obsidian Control Systems, you become a member of a European team of lighting and control specialists who are committed to delivering customer success. Our new Channel Sales Rep will represent Obsidian’s portfolio of lighting control hardware and software solutions while acting as the main liaison between our existing distribution network and Obsidian’s European headquarters in Kerkrade, The Netherlands.

You will be expected to develop and cultivate relationships with our distribution partners and work closely with them to develop sales and growth strategies in order to drive sales. You will use your product knowledge and technical expertise to train distributors in the most effective use of Obsidian control products while providing product support to our distributor network European wide. You will demo products in our showroom or at their facility and will provide lighting control assistance with projects when required. You will also build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities while providing real-time feedback on local distributor market conditions.

Professional experience with lighting control networks and software is required and experience in professional stage and show technic is indispensable. Technical knowledge of lighting control systems should be at the highest level and skills in sales and support is a must.

The position encompasses representing Obsidian at all applicable tradeshows, meetings, trainings, public events, etc. You must possess strong networking skills and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You must have a passion for this industry and be looking to grow with us!

You will be based at Elation Professional’s European Headquarters in Kerkrade, The Netherlands. In order to offer the support our distributors and projects require and expect, you must be flexible concerning travel and working hours.

Interested?

Then please apply in writing or via jobs@elationlighting.eu and include the following:

- Personal description with explanation of your motivation for applying for the position
- CV with proof of education and work experience
- Photo
- Latest job references (if available)

Elation Professional B.V.
Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 45 546 85 66

Obsidian Control Systems products are distributed exclusively by Elation Professional worldwide.
More information can be found at www.obsidiancontrol.com.

Electronics Design Engineers

Company Description:

Looking for an inspiring career in an exciting industry? Elation Professional B.V. is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the entertainment lighting industry. We’re a world-leading producer of professional lighting solutions and work behind the scenes to support some of the world’s biggest artists and events. We are currently seeking to fill the following position.

Job Description:

As an electronics design engineer you will be responsible for the electronic schematic design, firmware development, integration and on-the-floor testing of your new modules into the existing line of products (ONYX platform, branded as Obsidian Control Systems). You will work together with PCB designers, mechanical designers and software development in Europe and China to help improve and extend the platform that light designers use for programming and running light shows. All hardware makes use of protocols like USB, I2C, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort etc. but may be expanded to future upcoming protocols. You are also familiar with UL, CE and EMC and you are able to troubleshoot and revise designs if necessary to achieve certification.

Within the context of the showbiz, you get the chance to work with sophisticated technological resources and design new innovative products or prototypes as member of an agile team. We’re looking for motivated team players that are creative and have a good knowledge of existing technology but can also work independently.

Your profile:

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in electronics and firmware development and you have at least 3 years of experience
• You can write firmware in C/C++ and assembler
• You have a good knowledge of USB and Ethernet protocols
• You have good knowledge of RISC and ARM processors
• You have knowledge of FPGAs and HDL
• You can design electronic schematics
• You are fluent in English in speaking and writing
• You are flexible, a good communicator and you enjoy teamwork
• You have an eye for detail and you can follow up production of the modules that you designed
• You are based in the Netherlands

Our Offer:

You are part of a dynamic international company operating in an attractive high-tech market niche and you'll receive a thorough training in our applications and products.

We offer you a full-time job in Kerkrade (Netherlands)

Obviously, there is a competitive remuneration package in return.

Interested?

Then please apply in writing or via jobs@elationlighting.eu and include the following:

Personal description with explanation of your motivation for applying for the position

• CV with proof of education and work experience
• Photo
• Latest job references (if available)

Technical Sales

We are looking to recruit an experienced technical sales person for professional lighting and video systems to further enhance and strengthen our existing team and support our customers worldwide.

Our market share is expanding and our support team needs to expand as well. You will work as part of a small team consisting of sales representatives and tech support & service personnel and will be responsible for the care of our customers, as well as assist with projects and installations. The position encompasses working on trade shows as well as in the Elation showroom. You will also be expected to demo products to key customers, also at their facility.

Experience in professional stage and show technics is indispensable. In addition, you should have technical expert knowledge and skills in sales and support.

You will be based at our office in Kerkrade, The Netherlands - Elation Professional’s European Headquarters. In order to offer the support our customers and projects require and expect, you must be flexible concerning mobility and working hours. You will be expected to travel to and offer support at trade fairs throughout Europe as required.

You must have a passion for this industry and be looking to grow with us.

We offer an exciting and diverse job with plenty of opportunity for growth and development in one of the entertainment lighting industry’s most diverse companies.

Interested?

Then please apply in writing or via jobs@elationlighting.eu and include the following:

- Personal description with explanation of your motivation for applying for the position
- CV with proof of education and work experience
- Photo
- Latest job references (if available)

Elation Professional B.V.
Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 45 546 85 66

Technical Support

Our market share is expanding and our support team as well. We are looking to recruit an experienced Technical Support Person for professional lighting and video systems to further enhance and strengthen our existing team and support our customers worldwide.

We offer an exciting and diverse job with plenty of opportunity for growth and development in one of the entertainment lighting industry’s most diverse companies.

You will work as part of a small team consisting of tech support & service personnel, as well as sales representatives, and will be responsible for the care of our customers, as well as assist with projects and installations. The position encompasses working on trade shows as well as in the Elation showroom. You will also be expected to demo products to key customers, also at their facility.

Experience in professional stage and show technics is indispensable. In addition, you should have expert technical knowledge and effective support skills.

You will be based at our office in Kerkrade, The Netherlands - Elation Professional’s European Headquarters. In order to offer the support our customers and projects require and expect, you must be flexible concerning mobility and working hours. You will be expected to travel to and offer support at trade fairs throughout Europe as required.

You must have a passion for this industry and be looking to grow with us.

Interested?

Then please apply in writing or via jobs@elationlighting.eu and include the following:

• Personal description and motivation for applying
  • CV with proof of education and work experience
  • Photo
  • Latest job references (if available)
  
  Elation Professional B.V.
  Junostraat 2
  6468 EW Kerkrade
  The Netherlands
  Telephone: +31 45 546 85 66

Software Engineers

Company Description:
Looking for an inspiring career in an exciting industry? Elation Professional B.V. is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the entertainment lighting industry. We are a world-leading producer of professional lighting and lighting control solutions and work behind the scenes to support some of the world’s biggest artists and events. We are currently seeking to fill the following position.

Job Description:
As a software engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration and on-the-floor testing of new modules in Obsidian Control Systems’ existing line of lighting control products.* You will help improve and extend the ONYX™ platform that lighting designers use to program and run the visual effects in shows. All software is developed on Windows 10/11 (products run IoT Enterprise edition) using C++, C#.NET and Delphi and applies technologies like MS SQL Server, XML/XSLt, COM, WCF, DirectX, etc.

Operating within the world of showbiz, you will get the chance to work with sophisticated technological resources and design new innovative products and prototypes as a member of an agile team. We’re looking for motivated team players who possess solid, creative programming skills but who can also work independently.

*Elation designs, develops and exclusively distributes Obsidian Control Systems products worldwide. Obsidian Control Systems is a line of advanced yet intuitive software and hardware lighting control products for professionals that runs ONYX™ lighting control software.

Your Profile:
• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in information or computer science and two years of experience with software engineering (game engine, video broadcasting or digital signage development is a plus)

• You are proficient with modern C++ and/or C#.NET using the Visual Studio toolset. Knowledge of SQL, Delphi, DirectX (12), HLSL shader development are considerable pluses
  
  • You are fluent in English
• You are flexible, a good communicator and enjoy teamwork
• Preferably, you are based near Kerkrade (The Netherlands) or Berlin (Germany). Working remotely is possible if prepared to spend about one week per month in the Kerkrade office.

Service Technicians

Company Description:
Looking for an inspiring career in an exciting industry? Elation Professional B.V. is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the entertainment lighting industry. We are a world-leading producer of professional lighting and lighting control solutions and work behind the scenes to support some of the world’s biggest artists and events. We are currently seeking to fill the following position.

Job Description:
We’re looking for motivated team players who possess solid technical and communication skills. If you are enthusiastic and have a high level of electronics and mechanical skills, you could be Elation Professional’s new Service Technician.

As a Service Technician, you will be responsible for the repair of Elation and non-Elation products, providing a high level of technical support to our customers so that the show can go on. You must be able to communicate effectively with our Parts & Customer Support departments and will be expected to clearly document the work performed on each repair. Furthermore, you will work to produce a comprehensive FAQ document and knowledge database.

Although you’ll be working with a team of passionate lighting professionals at our European Headquarters in Kerkrade, The Netherlands, you also possess the self-discipline to work independently.

Your Profile:
• You are based near Kerkrade, The Netherlands
• You have an MTS Electronica education or equivalent
• You possess a solid background in electronics and mechanical knowledge
• Experience with lighting equipment is preferred
• You are a fast learner and are open to learning new skills
• Verbal competence in Dutch and English is a must
• You have a team mindset, are self-motivated and have a positive attitude

Our Offer:
You will be based at Elation Professional’s European Headquarters in Kerkrade, The Netherlands. You will be part of a dynamic international company operating in an attractive, high-tech market niche and will receive thorough training in our applications and products. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Interested?

Then please apply in writing or via jobs@elationlighting.eu and include the following:

• Personal description with explanation of your motivation for applying for the position
  • CV with proof of education and work experience
  • Photo
  • Latest job references (if available)
  
  Elation Professional B.V.
  Junostraat 2
  6468 EW Kerkrade
  The Netherlands
  Telephone: +31 45 546 85 66