Electrical Engineering Manager

S&S Worldwide, Inc.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Worldwide, Inc in Utah is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department's controls and electrical systems for major amusement rides. You will provide technical direction and resource planning for development and programming.

Responsibilities include defining work scopes, scheduling tasks, budgeting support, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while guiding a skilled engineering team to deliver reliable, safe installations.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or controls programming.
• 10+ years' experience with PLCs, motion control, sensors, actuators, and UI criteria.
• Ability to create and manage project schedules in MS Project or equivalent.
• Strong communication with engineering teams and customers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical and control system work scope for new projects with project managers.
• Schedule team tasks and adjust priorities to meet master schedule.
• Assist in budgeting, resource planning, and scheduling for the Electrical design team.
• Develop and review electrical system designs, wiring, schematics, and documentation.
• Review and approve engineering work through ECO process.
• Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and best practices (UL508A panel shop).

Skills

PLCs

Motion control

Sensor tech

UI/UX criteria

Communication

Scheduling

Travel willingness

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

S&S Worldwide, Inc

the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time Electrical Engineering Manager to provide support to the Engineering department.

S&S Worldwide, Inc

the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time Electrical Engineering Manager to provide support to the Engineering department.

Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineering Manager provides technical direction and team resource planning for the development and programming of controls and electrical systems for major amusement rides and roller coasters.

Responsibilities

• Works with project managers and Engineering Director to define electrical and control system work scope for new projects
• Schedules team tasks and adjusts priority(s) as needed to conform to master engineering schedule.
• Assists the Engineering Director with budgeting, resource planning, and scheduling for the Electrical design and engineering team
• Facilitates development and construction of new project electrical systems, including: functional specifications, ride safety evaluation and documentation, IO lists, schematics, hardware design and layout, conduits and cabling requirements, assembly, factor checklists, factory acceptance tests, and installation supervision
• Reviews and approves all team design and engineering work through ECO process
• Maintains UL508A panel shop through concurrent conformance to codes, standards, and best practices

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by S&S Worldwide. The employee must possess the essential knowledge and skills described below.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and or controls programming from an accredited institution
• 10+ years' experience with PLCs, motion control systems, sensor and actuator technologies, and user interfaces and implementation criteria
• Ability to create and manage schedules in MS Project or equivalent planning tool
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineering team members and customers
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally occasionally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Design experience in multiple-disciplinary projects, coordinating with mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering processes
• Solid computer skills, including SolidWorks or similar CAD system(s)
• Experience with international amusement ride design standards
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and managing other engineering professionals
• Proven creative ability, solid work ethic, and strong attention to detail