Full-Time

Principal Ride Control Hardware Engineer

Posted on 2/26/2025

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

10,001+ employees

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

Compensation Overview

$154.5k - $200.2kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Units

Expert

Glendale, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
AutoCAD
MATLAB
Simulink
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience with design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of control systems for electromechanical systems
  • Demonstrated leadership in fail-safe and safety-related controls design, including application of functional safety concepts
  • Extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in multi-processing real-time industrial applications
  • Highly proficient in industrial control system installation, integration and commissioning
  • Solid understanding of communication technologies/protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT
  • Extensive knowledge with electrical design standards and codes, including UL508a and NEC
  • Knowledge and familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291
  • Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
  • Expertise in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control
  • Proficient in developing and reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
  • Solid skills in technical document/drawing preparation and presentation
  • Demonstrated experience in scheduling and estimating control systems development and implementation scope
  • Demonstrated experienced in contractor/vendor management and technical contract documents
  • Ability to travel and work both domestically and internationally, for varying durations that could be over 1 year
  • Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, coordinate team efforts, and manage tasks and priorities
  • Proficient with engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks
Responsibilities
  • Manage programmable, electrical, and electronic hardware scope to conceive, design, & deliver control systems for a wide variety of complex and innovative ride systems and related equipment ensuring operational performance, reliability, and safety
  • Perform engineering design and analysis for ride systems, focusing on electrical control systems
  • Develop control system and network architectures for ride attractions, ride vehicles, and motion systems
  • Design, model, and analyze electrical supply systems, and data communication systems
  • Develop and capture facility interface requirements in documents, drawings, and 3D models
  • Research new products, technologies, and methodologies and conduct trade-off studies
  • Perform 'blue sky' brainstorming and new ride concept development
  • Lead a team of ride control engineers and collaborate with other design and engineering professionals to develop and implement ride control systems
  • Collaborate with attraction development teams to define and deliver creative intent
  • Develop and capture electrical and control equipment requirements and specifications in documents, drawings, and models
  • Design operator interfaces and electrical control panels
  • Develop implementation plans and budgets for ride control systems
  • Develop and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof-of concept efforts
  • Participate in hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis
  • Develop test requirements and documents and lead ride installation/commissioning efforts
  • Manage vendors, contractors, and consultants conducting control system design and implementation for ride systems
  • Define and oversee supplier and consultant design and delivery efforts
  • Ensure all delivery and performance requirements have been satisfied
  • Oversee and lead factory test and ride system installation/commissioning efforts
Desired Qualifications
  • Licensed professional engineer
  • Proficient in Rockwell and/or Siemens automation systems architecture and components
  • Demonstrated experience in wireless communications for control and monitoring electromechanical systems
  • Knowledge of pneumatic controls and devices
  • Electrical and troubleshooting skills (voltmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China
The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

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Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1923

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