Manager Controls Engineering

NBCUniversal; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is seeking a Manager of Controls Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for ride and show control systems. This role involves management, communication, and execution oversight, ensuring effective coordination across engineering and operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant leadership experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a high-performance culture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a technical field.
• Strong project and personnel management skills.
• High proficiency in organizing team workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage team scheduling and resource planning.
• Drive the development of standard operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience managing technical teams

Project management skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

CMMS platforms

Job description

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership, coordination, and administrative management of a multidisciplinary team that supports ride and show control systems. This role ensures the team's efforts are well‑organized, properly resourced, and aligned with departmental goals in safety, uptime, quality, and continuous improvement.

While technical aptitude is important, the emphasis of this role is on management, planning, communication, and execution oversight. The Controls Engineering Manager will partner closely with a highly technical team—including the Sr. Manager, Controls—to maintain and evolve automation and show systems across the operation. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, adaptable, and able to translate strategic goals into effective day‑to‑day execution.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of engineers and technicians across Controls, Networking, and Electronics disciplines.
• Manage team scheduling, resource planning, work prioritization, and workload balancing in coordination with the Sr. Manager and operational needs.
• Drive the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and documentation standards.
• Facilitate goal setting, performance reviews, development plans, and career growth for team members, fostering a high‑performance and supportive culture.
• Coordinate departmental projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, safety standards, and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Entertainment, etc.) to align priorities, remove blockers, and ensure clear communication across workgroups.
• Oversee vendor relationships, scopes of work, contracts, and procurement processes for controls‑related projects and services.
• Track and report on team performance metrics, project statuses, operational KPIs, and resource utilization to departmental leadership.
• Serve as a point of escalation for technical, staffing, or scheduling challenges, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Champion workplace safety, compliance, and training initiatives within the Controls Engineering team.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $105,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams in an operations or engineering environment.
• Strong project and personnel management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and delegation.
• High proficiency in organizing team workflows, coordinating cross‑functional support, and implementing structured processes.
• Effective communicator—able to translate between technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with control system environments and technologies (e.g., Rockwell Automation, motion control, functional safety) sufficient to lead technical discussions and manage subject matter experts.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach diverse engineering and technical teams.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in high‑reliability, safety‑critical operational environments (e.g., themed entertainment, amusement, aviation, industrial automation).
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation platforms and control system documentation (e.g., schematics, risk assessments, validation protocols).
• Exposure to AV, lighting, show control, and facility automation systems.
• Understanding of relevant safety and engineering standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, UL 508A, NFPA, ASTM F24).
• Experience with maintenance planning systems, asset management tools, or CMMS platforms.
• Motor control and VFDs
• Closed‑loop motion control and servo systems
• PLCs, PACs, and HMIs
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
• Safety‑rated components, systems, and safety‑related parts of control systems

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages a cross‑functional team:

• Controls Engineers
• Controls Technicians
• Network Engineers
• Network Technicians
• Electronics Technician

Responsibilities include support of hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, workload distribution, as well as other administrative and team management tasks.

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Entertainment Providers

EEO Statement

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Criminal History Policy

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Accommodation Request

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