Ride & Show Controls Engineer I

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Orlando seeks a skilled engineer to redesign and develop ride and show control software systems, enhancing reliability and operating efficiency.

You will troubleshoot, analyze faults, and lead design through installation while aligning with applicable standards and safety requirements. Strong collaboration with engineering and operations is essential for downtime recovery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in control systems and installation using PLCs, ladder logic, VFDs, servo controls and fault analysis in a theme park.
• 5+ years in equivalent engineering environment with similar responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides detailed design solutions to improve ride & show systems for reliability, safety and serviceability.
• Troubleshoots electromechanical systems and analyzes faults for downtime recovery during operations.
• Manages projects from design through installation including schedules, testing, training and budgets.
• Generates engineering documentation and Acceptance Test Procedures per UDX standards.
• Coordinates project status updates with attraction management, operations and engineering teams.
• Performs electrical/control system calculations for design and implementation.
• Follows Environmental, Health & Safety policies and team involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC & automation

Motor controls & VFDs

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation & lifecycle

Programming languages

Electrical standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Related field acceptable

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Beckhoff

Omron

Pilz

Job description

Universal Studios in Orlando seeks a skilled engineer to redesign and develop ride and show control software systems, enhancing reliability and operating efficiency.

You will troubleshoot, analyze faults, and lead design through installation while aligning with applicable standards and safety requirements. Strong collaboration with engineering and operations is essential for downtime recovery and continuous improvement.