Staff Controls Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme Parks, EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Controls Systems experience with 10+ years in the amusement park industry or industrial/manufacturing environment
High-level technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize developing technical problems and initiate corrective actions
Passionate about technology, service provider work environments, machine learning, and safety
Ability to work with little oversight from leadership, manage tasks independently, mentor early career staff, and provide technical knowledge/guidance to peers
Proficient in troubleshooting PLC software and hardware on complex ride systems
Understand ride system interfaces and how they relate to overall attraction operation
Ability to work during off-hours/3rd shift hours as needed to support projects/attractions
Knowledge of standards and codes: IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, DOSH, NEC/CEC, etc

Responsibilities

Respond to attraction downtimes supporting Engineering Services and Operations urgent needs
Develop scope for attraction reliability improvement efforts – design, install, testing, documentation, and closeout
Select systems and equipment that satisfy design requirements and applicable codes and standards
Monitor downtime trends for targeted areas of improvement for reliability efforts
Monitor control system performance to ensure systems operate within established performance criteria
Investigate, troubleshoot, and communicate at the system level and dive into details when needed
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate technical and management aspects of Sustaining Engineering tasks
Influence change processes (Ride Control) by providing feedback and helping peers and partners understand the process
Partner with other Engineering teams on design efforts
Interact with maintenance teams and operations partners – gathering intel during downtime response and working on reliability improvement efforts
Perform ride system hazard analyses, including fault tree analysis and FMEA
Ensure compliance with standards and codes
Adhere to Department change process documents and procedures
Stay apprised of latest developments in ride control system technology, equipment, and materials for cost-effective, energy-efficient, and reliable designs
Provide field engineering support to Disneyland Resort and supporting departments, including planning, organizing, and leading teams in troubleshooting, problem resolution, system enhancements, reliability improvements, and documentation
Respond to mechanical and control emergencies from attraction downtimes
Hands-on designing, developing, editing, and troubleshooting PLC software code, as well as hardware troubleshooting of PLC hardware/modules
Provide technical direction, deliver troubleshooting resolution, analyze control system/software hazards, and lead technical projects