Disney - Glendale, CA
posted 3 months ago
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind the design and implementation of Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. As a Ride Control Hardware Engineer, you will be part of a highly collaborative team within WDI's Ride Studio, where you will engage in a variety of engineering activities that encompass the entire lifecycle of control system design and implementation for innovative ride platforms. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the control systems for these rides are not only functional but also safe and reliable, adhering to the highest standards of engineering excellence. In this position, you will manage the scope of programmable, electrical, and electronic hardware to design and deliver control systems for complex ride systems. Your responsibilities will include performing engineering design and analysis focused on electrical control systems, developing control system and network architectures, and designing, modeling, and analyzing electrical supply systems. You will also be tasked with researching new products and technologies, leading a team of ride control engineers, and collaborating with other professionals to develop comprehensive ride control systems. Additionally, you will develop control equipment requirements and specifications, implement proof-of-concept mock-ups and prototypes, conduct hazard assessments, and manage vendors and contractors involved in the development and implementation of ride control systems. Your role will also involve defining and overseeing supplier and consultant design and delivery, ensuring that all delivery and performance requirements are met, and conducting factory acceptance tests and ride system installations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of magical experiences that inspire guests around the world.