Audio Engineer

Company Overview

Avaton is a leading Audio Visual and Security Automation Company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on providing tailored services that meet the unique needs of each project, emphasizing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology.
Summary

We are seeking a talented and passionate Audio Engineer to join our dynamic team in Mississauga. In this role, you will contribute to the design, installation, and maintenance of audio systems that enhance our clients' experiences. Your expertise will support our mission to deliver exceptional AV solutions aligned with our company's values of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Audio Integration Engineer who lives and breathes audio signal flow, system tuning, and hardware integration. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design and deployment. You will be responsible for setting up advanced audio DSPs, calibrating commercial and multi-room residential acoustics, and verifying system layout across our premium client sites.Key Responsibilities

• DSP Configuration & Programming: Build, configure, and troubleshoot custom audio DSP architectures using platforms like Q-Sys, Crestron, Extron, or BiAmp.
• System Calibration & Commissioning: Conduct precision onsite acoustic calibration, microphone gain staging, echo cancellation tuning, and surround sound balancing.
• Engineering Support: Review wiring diagrams and cable schedules, marking up as-built documentation and testing notes to hand off to control system programmers.
• Field Diagnosis: Perform advanced, systematic troubleshooting of digital and analog audio signal lines to eliminate interference, noise floor issues, and configuration bottlenecks.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner closely with internal project management, architectural designers, and junior technicians to get complex, multi-brand hardware frameworks over the finish line.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of verifiable experience in technical audio engineering, commercial AV integration, or systems commissioning.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of audio signal flow, network-based audio protocols (Dante, AVB), and professional-grade matrix switchers.
• Hardware/Software Literacy: Proficient with industry-standard test equipment and software tools (e.g., Rational Acoustics SMAART, Q-SYS Designer, or brand-specific DSP managers).
• Certifications (Assets): Avixa CTS/CTS-D, Dante Levels 1–3,Q-SYS Level 1/2, or specific certifications from manufacturers like BiAmp or Crestron.
• Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical functions to users during post-install orientation.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license and the ability to work on-site at various properties across the Greater Toronto Area.

Benefits & Culture

• Comprehensive health and benefits package.
• Direct mentorship from leading integration experts in Canada.
• Paid manufacturer certification tracks and continuous training allowance.
• Access to premium tools and a supportive, collaborative crew environment.

Pay: $28.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person