Escape Room Puzzle Designer & Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

About the Company:

We are an established Escape Room company based in Essex, UK. We specialize in providing immersive and challenging escape room experiences for our customers. Our company is constantly evolving and we are always seeking new and innovative ways to enhance our games.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Arduino Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining the electronic components of our escape rooms, ensuring that all of the puzzles and challenges are functioning correctly.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and build electronic circuits using Arduino and other microcontrollers

- Troubleshoot and repair electronic components when issues arise

- Integrate electronic puzzles into the game flow

- Maintain an inventory of electronic components and order new supplies as necessary

- Stay up to date with the latest Arduino technologies and incorporate them into our escape rooms

- Manage the setup and takedown of electronic components during game resets

- Ensure that all electronic components are safe and meet industry standards

Requirements:

- Experience with Arduino programming and circuit design

- Knowledge of basic electronics, such as resistors, capacitors, and diodes

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays as needed

- Good communication skills and ability to work well under pressure

Preferred qualifications:

- Experience with other microcontrollers, such as Raspberry Pi or ESP32

- Familiarity with 3D printing and laser cutting

If you are passionate about electronics and love solving puzzles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As an Arduino Technician, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge escape room experiences that challenge and engage our customers.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary: £10.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clacton-On-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clacton-On-Sea