Project Controls Engineer II - Project

NBCUniversal; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain safety-related control systems for ride and show equipment. You will develop changes, validate systems, and support downtime recovery while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell PLCs, servo systems, and server-based HMI platforms; familiarity with safety standards and documentation practices is essential. On-site work at NBCUniversal facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation products and software; PLCs/servo systems.
• Knowledge of server-based HMI systems such as FactoryTalk View SE or Ignition.

Responsibilities

• Safety-related control system design, implementation, validation, and sustainment with documentation deliverables.
• Generate and implement engineering changes to sustain ride and show control systems.
• Design, development, analysis, testing, and modification of safety-related control systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems and coordinate corrective actions during downtime.
• Review and validate vendor/peer engineering designs and test documentation.
• Create maintenance procedures and manuals; deliver maintenance training for controls equipment.
• Support new attractions and major refurbishments through design reviews and commissioning support.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Complex troubleshooting

Strong documentation skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens S7

Beckhoff TwinCAT

FactoryTalk View SE

Ignition

Git

Python

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

The Controls Engineer II is responsible for implementing sustaining solutions, as well as performing design modifications to ride and show system elements to improve safety, reliability, operational readiness, diagnostics, and serviceability.

The successful Controls Engineer II works in a fast-paced environment and is adaptable, cooperative, enthusiastic, optimistic, dependable, consistent, patient, diligent, and attentive to detail, with strong self-discipline.

The Technical Services Controls Engineering department is responsible for sustaining existing ride and show systems and participating in design reviews, installation and commissioning, and validation of new ride and show systems designed by outside vendors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety-related control system design, implementation, validation, and sustainment, including all associated design and documentation deliverables
• Generating and implementing engineering changes (hardware, software, and documentation) to sustain ride and show control systems
• Design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of safety-related control and computing systems
• Supporting downtime response and recovery by troubleshooting control systems and coordinating follow-up corrective actions
• Reviewing and validating vendor and/or peer engineering designs, installations/implementations, and test documentation
• Generating maintenance procedure and manual updates, as well as preparing and delivering maintenance training for controls equipment
• Supporting new attractions and major overhauls/refurbishments (primarily controls system updates) through design reviews, commissioning support, and validation
• Performing root cause analysis (RCA), documenting findings, and driving program/process improvements to reduce repeat downtime events

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000

• 4+ years of experience in the field of Control Systems Engineering
• Strong critical thinking and complex troubleshooting skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong communication skills
• High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain goodwill
• Generation of risk assessments and associated documentation (safety requirement specification, FMEA, etc.)
• Experience with:
  • Rockwell Automation products and software
  • Motor control and VFDs
  • PLCs/PACs and IPCs
  • Server-based HMI systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition)
  • Closed-loop motion control and servo system
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the theme park industry
• Experience with:
  • Siemens S7 controllers and software
  • Beckhoff CX controllers and software (TwinCAT)
  • Network systems and components
  • Server-based HMI systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition)
  • Version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Python development
  • Show control
  • Audio, video, projection and lighting systems
  • Application of UL 508A, NEC, NFPA, and ASTM F24 standards
  • Application of functional safety standards (ISO 12100, 13849-1, 13849-2, IEC 62061 and 60204-1). TÜV Functional Safety certification is a plus.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].