Ride Control Hardware Engineer

$94,000 - $200,000/Yr

Disney - Glendale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Glendale, CA

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

Walt Disney Imagineering seeks Ride Control Hardware Engineers to join their Ride Studio, where they will work collaboratively on the design and implementation of control systems for innovative ride platforms. This role involves managing the electrical and electronic hardware scope, conducting engineering design and analysis, and leading a team to develop cutting-edge ride control systems that enhance the guest experience at Disney theme parks and attractions.

Responsibilities

• Manage programmable, electrical, and electronic hardware scope to design and deliver control systems for complex, innovative ride systems.
• Perform engineering design and analysis for ride systems, focusing on electrical control systems.
• Develop control system and network architectures.
• Design, model, and analyze electrical supply systems.
• Research new products, technologies, and methodologies.
• Lead a team of ride control engineers and collaborate with other professionals to develop ride control systems.
• Develop control equipment requirements and specifications.
• Develop and implement proof-of-concept mock-ups and prototypes.
• Conduct hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and consultants developing and implementing ride control systems.
• Define and oversee supplier and consultant design and delivery.
• Ensure all delivery and performance requirements are satisfied.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests and ride system installation.

Requirements

• Experienced in fail-safe and safety-related control system design.
• Extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks.
• Highly proficient in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of communication protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design standards and codes, including UL508a and NEC.
• Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291.
• Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 1-week to 3-year durations.
• Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, coordinate team efforts, and manage tasks and priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed professional engineer.
• Proficient with engineering design tools including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks, EPLAN.
• Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components.
• Electrical and troubleshooting skills (voltmeter, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras unique to Disney
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.