Exhibits Technician - Electronics & Interactive Systems

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Are you passionate about hands-on technology and love bringing learning to life through interactive play? Miami Children’s Museum is looking for a skilled and curious Exhibits Technician to help maintain, troubleshoot, and bring our interactive exhibits to life—creating unforgettable experiences for children and families every day.

This is more than just a technical role—it’s an opportunity to combine creativity, problem-solving, and innovation while supporting exhibits that inspire curiosity, imagination, and discovery through play.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic and interactive exhibit components, including sensors, switches, buttons, lighting, audio, screens, and low-voltage systems
• Diagnose exhibit issues and perform in-house repairs to minimize downtime and improve reliability
• Support interactive exhibit builds, installations, upgrades, and refreshes
• Collaborate with carpenters, fabricators, and designers during exhibit development and testing
• Conduct preventive maintenance and document repairs, recurring issues, and technical solutions
• Assist with testing and launch of new exhibits and interactive elements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in both shop and gallery spaces
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience with electronics repair, troubleshooting, or interactive systems in museums, science centers, themed environments, AV, or similar hands-on settings
• Working knowledge of basic electronics, wiring, sensors, switches, and power supplies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, physical environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to visitor safety

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Prior experience repairing or maintaining interactive museum exhibits
• Familiarity with microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
• Ability to read basic schematics or technical documentation
• Experience working in cultural institutions, children’s museums, or science centers

Join a collaborative exhibits team where technology, creativity, and fabrication come together to create meaningful, hands-on experiences!