Traveling Garage Technician

Who is a Traveling Grage Technician at SMT? 

Are you a motorsports fan? Do you enjoy an active, hands-on role focused on troubleshooting and supporting technology and systems? Do you have mechanical or electronics experience? If you answered yes to these questions, start your engines because we’ve got a great opportunity for you at SMT as a Traveling Garage Technician!

As a Traveling Garage Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SMT’s tracking and telemetry systems on IndyCars during race weekends and testing sessions. You will team up with the Technical Production Manager while on-site to assist in resolving motorsports teams’ issues as they arise during race weekends. You will also work with IndyCar and Team personnel to ensure data is being received as expected. When not working in the garage, you will help the on-site crew throughout race weekends. 

This job requires domestic travel throughout the motorsports season, running from February to September.

What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?

As a Garage Technician, you’ll be responsible for making some key plays here at SMT. Your impact will include:

• Installing hardware, sensors, GPS modules, antennas, and wiring on IndyCars.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware or connectivity issues quickly under time constraints.
• Providing on-site technical support during practice, qualifying, and race sessions.
• Performing system checks, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance; Perform preventative maintenance
• Documenting service actions, technical issues, and performance metrics after each event.

What Do You Bring to SMT? 

Here are some of the key skills and experiences we are looking for in our future game-changing teammate:

• Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency with hand tools and cabling.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Physical capability to lift equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous motorsports or broadcast technology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of RF systems and wireless data transmission preferred.
• Technical certifications in electronics or related fields.

What Can SMT Offer You?

• Your work will directly contribute to the success of our SMT teams, driving innovation and changing the game of sports broadcast, events and data collection technology in motorsports.
• All travels costs (airfare, lodging) are covered by SMT, including a daily stipend while on the road. 
• You’ll get to grow your motorsports, data collection and broadcast knowledge while learning from some of the best in their field. 
• Often described as feeling like a start-up with a 40 year track record of serving sports leagues and broadcast partners, this team offers the chance to collaborate with experts in their fields, grow within the company and be valued for your contributions. You will get to see your work enjoyed by millions of fans across the world!

Who is SMT?

SMT is the leader in real-time data and graphics solutions for the biggest events in sports. From the famous Yellow First Down Line to leading-edge analytics, virtual enhancements and behind-the-scenes tools like video board production and talent prompters, SMT powers the fan experience across every screen and stadium.

For over 40 years, we’ve helped shape the broadcast and in-venue presentation of the Olympics, Super Bowls, Triple Crowns, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA tournaments and more.

But we’re more than our tech: Our team thrives on the adrenaline of live sports. We travel together, work hard together and form lifelong bonds along the way. Whether we’re launching graphics during a game or hitting the lanes for our bowling league, we’ve got each other’s backs.

Are you ready to be a game changer? Learn more at SMT.com or follow us on social. 

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