资深演出布景机械工程师-机动人偶 Sr Show Mechanical Engineer-Animatronics at The Walt Disney Company

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

At least 7 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics
Preferred: Master's in Engineering or MBA
Preferred: Professional Engineer license
Preferred: Theme entertainment experience
Ability to see the big picture and convey project vision
Proactive problem-solving, scope adjustment, and management updating skills
Ability to manage supplier design, manufacturing, and commissioning activities
Ability to write and review technical documents (e.g., requirements specs, operational theory, statements of work, hazard analysis, acceptance test procedures)
Knowledge of industry and Disney design standards, manufacturing, and quality control processes
Understanding of machine design and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, plastics, molding)
Strong electromechanical or robotics hardware knowledge and hands-on installation/testing experience
Strong "from white paper" design sense
Proficiency in engineering design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Navisworks or BIM 360, ANSYS, MATLAB, Design X, Rhino)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conceptualize inventions for new Disney IP and patents
Willingness to travel domestically (China) and internationally (primarily US) as required
Willingness to work shifts as required by global projects (typically 8 AM to 5 PM)

Distill and negotiate technical requirements from high-level experience/story descriptions and artwork
Manage project scopes to conceive, design, and deliver innovative show elements including Audio-Animatronics figures and show action equipment, ensuring durability, reliability, safety, and meeting creative intent/requirements
Develop basic work plans (schedule, budget, resource definition)
Supervise daily activities of engineering team across all phases: engineering design, mockups, production, installation, testing, handover, and closeout
Execute and oversee design and engineering of dynamic electromechanical systems
Execute and oversee mechanical design Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Execute and oversee Audio-Animatronics rigid body dynamics (RBD) modeling
Responsible for hazard analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and failure analysis documentation and reporting
Manage and oversee subsystem suppliers/contractors
Responsible for SolidWorks modeling, drawing development, and release
Represent Show Mechanical Engineering team in core project teams and with suppliers
Collaborate with project procurement team on supplier contract bidding and awarding