Ride Control Systems Engineer Sr at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Theme Parks, EntertainmentIndustries

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
Experience with requirements management, test plans/procedures, and test execution
Demonstrated practice in functional safety standards, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849
Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291
Solid skills in technical document writing
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
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Proficient with engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks
Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components
Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
Knowledge of pneumatic controls and devices
Experience in broad application of control system theory (closed-loop control, MIMO systems, positioning and navigation)
Knowledge of international amusement ride standards

Responsibilities

Manage entire scope to conceive, design, & deliver control systems for a wide variety of complex and innovative ride systems and related equipment
Conduct systems engineering for ride control systems
Define system use cases and user needs
Develop and capture requirements and functional specifications in documents, drawings, and models
Ensure compliance with control system safety standards
Perform engineering design and analysis for ride control systems
Develop control strategies and algorithms
Research new products, technologies, and methodologies
Design, model, and analyze control systems, data communication, and dynamic systems
Collaborate with other design and engineering professionals to implement ride control systems
Develop implementation plans and budgets
Develop and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof-of concept efforts
Develop test requirements and documents, and lead testing efforts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Control Systems EngineeringSystems EngineeringRide Control SystemsRequirements DefinitionUse Case DevelopmentUser Needs Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Ride Control Systems Engineer Sr position?

This is a full-time role.

What are the key required qualifications and skills for this role?

Required skills include experience in fail-safe and safety-related control system design, extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks, high proficiency in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning, and a solid understanding of communication protocols like TCP/IP, CAN, and serial.

What does the Ride Engineering team at Walt Disney Imagineering focus on?

The Ride Engineering team is responsible for moving people through stories in magical ways, bringing experiences to life by designing one-of-a-kind rides that bring fun and joy to millions worldwide, with a culture of innovation, optimism, and collaboration across creative and technical disciplines.

Who does the Ride Control Systems Engineer report to?

The role reports to the Executive Ride Control Systems Engineer.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have experience in fail-safe control systems, knowledge of control processors and networks, proficiency in industrial control system commissioning, and understanding of protocols like TCP/IP and CAN, along with the ability to manage full scopes of complex ride control projects.