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

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

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)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SolidWorksAutoCADNavisworksBIM 360ANSYSMATLABDesign XRhinoFEAFMEARBDGD&TCNCSheet Metal3D PrintingMechatronicsRobotics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Show Mechanical Engineer role?

At least 7 years of relevant experience is required.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Navisworks or BIM 360, ANSYS, MATLAB, Design X, Rhino is required, along with expertise in FEA, RBD modeling, FMEA, GD&T, and manufacturing processes like CNC machining and 3D printing.

What is the educational requirement for this role?

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics is required; a Master's in Engineering or MBA is preferred.

Is travel or shift work required in this job?

Willingness to travel domestically in China and internationally (mainly US) as required, and to work shifts according to global project needs (typically 8am to 5pm) is necessary.

What makes a strong candidate for this Animatronics engineer position?

Candidates with theme entertainment experience, a professional engineering license, strong problem-solving skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to innovate Disney IP and patents stand out.