Ride & Show Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation Lead

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC

Bedford

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the delivery of ride and show control systems at Universal United Kingdom Resort. You will cover specification, tendering, supplier management, design, fabrication, installation, commissioning and acceptance testing, while managing budgets and schedules for contracts or scopes of work.

You will translate creative intent into technical documents, support bid processes, and lead engineering with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of electrical design and technical documentation.
Relevant professional experience in controls engineering and project delivery.
Hands-on experience with electrical equipment and qualifications.
Understanding of automation and control systems including PLCs, drives, HMIs and SCADA.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing or manage vendors through bidding, design, manufacturing, testing, shipping, installation, startup and commissioning of ride/show control systems.
Provide technical guidance and vendor management through day-to-day design, fabrication, installation, test & adjust and commissioning activities.
Translate creative intent and business goals into technical documents for bids and price/schedule lock-in.
Perform engineering support (calculation, design, drafting, research) for Ride/Show teams.
Review vendor design documents including drawings, component selection and test plans.
Develop/test protocols and plans; execute witness or approve testing as assigned.
Engage in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per policy and team involvement.