Engineer III, Mechanical

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando seeks an accomplished mechanical/structural engineer to lead complex redesigns and development of Ride & Show systems. You will supervise design through installation, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with vendors and parks operations to ensure safety, reliability and performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in engineering for dynamic motion systems, a bachelor’s (master’s preferred) in engineering, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years project engineering experience in mechanical/structural systems.
• Experience with dynamic motion systems in a theme park environment.
• Strong analytical skills for engineering calculations and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead re-engineering efforts for ride and show systems to improve safety and reliability.
• Develop scopes, manage design through installation; monitor budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors, ride supervisors, and engineering managers.
• Prepare specifications and oversee testing, commissioning, and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engineering judgment

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Maximo

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages activities and/or performs complex re-design and development efforts for mechanical/structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Duties include support downtime recovery, troubleshooting, fault analysis, redesign assignments, test and start-up integration of Ride and 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, OSHA, among others. Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services, third party consulting, contracts, and scheduling of work, in conjunction with Manager, Controls.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages re-engineering efforts for Rides and Attractions for complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to improve safety, reliability, operational readiness throughput, cost of ownership, and quality in accordance with above references standards and guidelines. Interacts with UO Ride/Show Maintenance Departments for prioritizing project tasks and training initiatives to improve ride reliability and operational readiness.
• Produce scopes of work and manage progress from design through installation. Develop and oversee project schedules and budgetary demands. Conducts design reviews. Monitors and interfaces with vendors/design-builders to resolve problems and design issues.
• Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services. Oversee mock-up, prototype, installations, test and adjustments of show and ride systems to ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
• Coordinates engineering activities between vendors, engineers, ride supervisors, ride managers and technicians. Provides project status of assigned task list items to the appropriate ride manager and engineering manager on a regular basis. Updates project status via Maximo on a regular basis.
• Provides technical direction, mentoring, technical assistance, delegation, and task prioritization for mechanical engineers and designers. Manage assignments and performance of assigned staff. Provide input for performance reviews for assigned staff.
• Provide engineering dispositions for QC rejection reports, maintenance personal and Central Shops for TS activities.
• Acts as mentor for associate level sustaining controls engineers.
• Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines.
• Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems. Review of other engineer’s ATP’s.
• 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.

SCOPE

Responsible for performing complex re-design and development efforts of all Ride & Show systems to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Responsible for providing sustaining (mechanical) engineering support for all Ride & Show systems parkwide both daily and on-call 24/7.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 7-10 years demonstrated project engineering experience of mechanical/structural systems in an engineering environment for the development of dynamic motion (mobile) systems in a theme park industry or;
• 10+ years experience of mechanical/structural design associated w/ dynamic motion (mobile) systems and components or;
• 10+ years of strong analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test and implementation of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic system modifications required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REQUIRED

• Proficient analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test and implementation of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic system modifications.
• Proficient background in design of welded structures, beam elements, welded joints, structural steels, gearing, composite materials, manufacturing and fabrication processes as applies to AWS and AISC.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic design, and familiarity with components.
• Proficient knowledge and logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical drawings and technical documents.
• Strong experience with motion control, show, and animation systems.
• Strong experience in the generation of component and mechanical system specifications, acceptance test procedures, failure and effects analysis, scopes of work, installation procedures, training procedure, technical and maintenance manuals.
• Strong knowledge in servo controls as applied to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromotive motion control systems is required.
• Strong ability to perform engineering calculations commensurate with Baccalaureate training in electrical, mechanical and structural engineering.
• Knowledgeable in NEC, AWS, ASTM and F24 standards.
• Experience in the design of safety critical systems.

PREFERRED

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC based control systems.
• Experience with AC and DC motors and motor control systems.
• Experience with cryogenic systems.

OTHER INFORMATION

Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. EOE