Show Electronic Designer Senior - Project Hire/Internal Assignment 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

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in Audio/Video Engineering for attractions, rides, show, and park/resort wide systems
Ability to perform A/V engineering tasks including blue sky system definition, mockups, preliminary media scope, evaluation of creative intent, facility acoustic design and evaluation, delivery/source equipment criteria and selection, facility sizing, supporting infrastructure, production, installation, Test and Adjust
Knowledge of systems engineering processes, discipline, and standards
Experience enforcing quality in final products and managing budget, schedule, and quality of deliverables
Strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills with engineers, Audio Media Designers, Acousticians, and external organizations/companies
Ability to apply creativity, foresight, and engineering judgment to anticipate/address A/V problems, meet objectives, and develop standards/guidelines
Experience contributing to engineering teams across all stages: design, documentation, production, installation, testing, and final reporting for complex projects
Skills in overseeing field technicians and support staff
Familiarity with A/V department standards and procedures
Capability to plan A/V engineering resources and schedules for estimating
Proficiency in developing specs and test plans
Experience overseeing design from blue sky to project turnover
Knowledge of identifying, gathering, defining, and documenting audiovisual interface requirements for utilities (e.g., electrical power, cooling/heating loads)
Ability to create, review, and approve top-level, layout, and design drawings for electronic subsystems
Experience identifying/collecting vendor electronic equipment specifications, overseeing vendor design processes, and resolving technical issues
Skills in conducting risk analysis and reporting to management
Ability to guide designers in creating facility and equipment drawings and manage interfaces between controls, ride mechanics, and audio elements
Troubleshooting skills for first article assembly issues

Responsibilities

Make decisions and recommendations influencing significant A/V engineering activities for new attractions and theme park lands
Establish and maintain frequent communication with engineers, Audio Media Designers, Acousticians, and members from other organizations/companies
Contribute to engineering teams throughout all stages of design, documentation, production, installation, testing, and final reporting for complex projects
Ensure creative and functional objectives are translated into detailed design requirements
Oversee field technicians and support staff as necessary
Ensure compliance with A/V department standards and procedures
Plan A/V engineering resources and schedules to support estimating
Develop specs and test plans
Oversee design from blue sky to project turnover
Identify, gather, define, and document audiovisual interface requirements for utilities, including specifications for electrical power, equipment cooling, and heating loads
Create, review, and approve top-level, layout, and design drawings for electronic subsystems prior to release
Identify and collect vendor electronic equipment specifications
Oversee vendor design processes and facilitate resolution of technical issues between vendors
Conduct risk analysis and report to management when needed
Guide designers in creating facility and equipment drawings
Manage interface requirements between controls, ride mechanics, and audio elements
Troubleshoot first article assembly issues directly
Take responsibility for budget, schedule, and quality of attraction-related deliverables
Report to the Manager – Show Electronic Engineering

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Audio EngineeringVideo EngineeringA/V Systems DesignSystems EngineeringAcoustic DesignEquipment SelectionInstallationTestingBudget ManagementProject Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time permanent position?

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement, though it is full-time.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

You will report to the Manager – Show Electronic Engineering.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves performing Audio/Video engineering tasks for attractions including system definition, mockups, media evaluation, acoustic design, equipment selection, production, installation, testing, and enforcing systems engineering processes while managing budget, schedule, and quality.

What is the company culture like at Walt Disney Imagineering?

Walt Disney Imagineering blends innovative storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive Disney experiences, with innovation in their DNA, a diverse team of expertise, and a focus on pushing technological boundaries to inspire others and drive positive change.

What skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates should have expertise in A/V engineering for attractions, abilities in persuasion and negotiation, creativity, foresight, engineering judgment, and experience contributing to all stages of complex projects from design to testing.