Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer
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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!
We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.
We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:
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Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
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Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
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Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
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Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
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Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.
If this all sounds like YOU, read on….
Job Description
Job Disclosures
Location: (On-Site) Grapevine, TX
Job Summary
The Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer is a technologist that works in a unique and exceptional immersive arts exhibition covering areas of lighting, sound, video, projections, networking, show power, control & automation, interactive game mechanics, computer art installations, and animatronics. This role is responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance of exhibit technology, along with design and development of enhancements related to the functionality and overall experience of the exhibition. The ideal candidate should be proficient in redesigning or the rebuilding of problematic systems or installation of new systems. The Exhibition Technology team is tasked with operating and maintaining the exhibition daily, supporting special events, media events and contributing to new exhibit installations.
Job Responsibilities
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Maintenance & Operations: Conduct systematic daily inspections, routine cleaning, and comprehensive preventive maintenance across all exhibit technology, electronics, and interactive show components. Efficiently diagnose and resolve complex technical hardware and software issues, while accurately logging bug reports, repair histories, and maintenance schedules using the corporate CMMS database.
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Team Collaboration & Leadership: Partner closely with local exhibition staff, facility maintenance teams, and cross-site sister exhibition engineering groups to foster cross-functional knowledge transfer and collaborative problem-solving. Serve as a technical subject matter expert, authoring clear standard...