Engineer II, Controls

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading theme park and entertainment company in Orlando seeks an experienced controls engineer to enhance the reliability of ride and show systems. The candidate will troubleshoot electromechanical systems, manage projects, and provide engineering documentation and training. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in control systems are required. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems and installation required.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and automated control systems.
• Certification in Functional Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed design solutions for Ride & Show systems.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems for downtime recovery.
• Coordinate project status updates with management.

Skills

Control systems expertise

PLC programming

Fault analysis

Project management skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Beckhoff

Omron

PLC and automated control systems

Job description

Job Summary

Performs moderately complex re-design and development efforts of show and/or ride control and software systems for theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Will be required to support downtime recovery efforts when necessary. Duties include troubleshooting, fault analysis, redesign assignments, test and start-up integration of Ride & Show systems. All work shall be in conformance with ASTM F24 Committee guidelines and compliant with applicable codes, regulations and standards, including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides and implements detailed design solutions ranging from moderate to complex in order to implement solutions focusing on the improvement of Ride & Show systems in the categories of operational reliability, safety, and serviceability of Ride & Show equipment. Places an emphasized focus on improving system diagnostics, technical training of Ride & Show and Engineering Team Members, and Preventative Maintenance improvement.
• Troubleshoots electromechanical systems while conducting fault identification and failure analysis to facilitate downtime recovery during the day-to-day operations of UO parks while being the main liaison between Engineering and our partners in Ride & Show and Operations.
• Utilizes project management skills to coordinate and document project status of assigned tasks to give regular and insightful updates to the appropriate attraction management, both operations and Ride & Show as well as Engineering Management. Maintains configuration management of controls hardware and software (drawings) documentation in accordance with Engineering's guidelines and procedures for proper archiving and security.
• Generates engineering documentation to validate design solutions to be implemented by the engineer including but not limited to control system hardware analysis, firmware analysis, code comparison documentation, change bulletins, CAD drawing changes, and training procedures. Generates Acceptance Test Procedures to validate all system design changes in accordance with UDX standards and procedures. Prepares and conducts maintenance training on controls equipment. Performs engineering calculations for design, analysis, test, and implementation of electrical and control systems.
• Provides mentorship to early career controls engineers at the Associate and Engineer 1 levels.
• Monitors and interfaces with vendors/ride manufacturers to resolve problems and design issues. Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field required
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of engineering experience in control systems and installation utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, servo controls and control fault analysis/isolation in a theme park; or 7+ years of engineering experience in control systems and installation utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, servo controls and control fault analysis/isolation in an equivalent engineering environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Certification in Functional Safety from a recognized institution is preferred.

Additional Information

• Knowledgeable in ASTM and F24 standards
• Experience in the design of safety-critical systems utilizing ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 60204, and IEC 62061.
• Experience with servo controls as applied to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromotive motion control systems.
• Knowledge of the generation of control system specifications, and acceptance test procedures.
• "Hands-on" experience with PLC and automated control systems.
• Experience with motor control centers, motor starters, and variable speed drives.
• Experience working in diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
• Experience communicating effectively across varying skill sets and knowledge bases to define tasks and project status.
• Experience keeping detailed records through a project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Knowledge of a high-level programming language ("C", Visual Basic or JAVA).
• Knowledge of electrical standards UL 508A, NFPA and NEC.
• Experience utilizing the following products and networks.
• Programmable Logic Controllers & Programming Software: Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron and/or Pilz.
• Variable Frequency Drives: Rockwell Automation, ABB, Siemens, and/or Schneider Electric
• Human Machine Interfaces: Standalone HMIs (PanelView, SIMATIC, and/or Comfort Panel) and SCADA Systems (FactoryTalk View Studio Suite and Machine Edition, WinCC, ICONICS and/or Ignition)
• Industrial Communication Networks: Ethernet I/P, EtherCAT, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Data Highway Plus, Remote I/O and/or MODBUS)
• AC and DC motors and motor control systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving of electrical, mechanical, and/or control systems.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with diverse teams to complete complex tasks.
• Analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test, and implementation of electrical and control systems.
• Proven ability to provide control system management.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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