Ride & Show Controls Engineering Lead

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Orlando is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to apply industrial automation expertise to one of the park's flagship attraction projects. The role centers on a Siemens-based controls environment, with openness to Rockwell/AB backgrounds and the ability to transition.

You will provide technical leadership across scope, budget, and schedule for ride and show systems, including design reviews and acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in direct theme park technical/engineering roles supporting show control equipment.
• Experience with Siemens or Rockwell/AB platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-field installation, testing and adjustment of ride/show systems to contract specs.
• Review vendor designs and oversee mock-ups, prototypes and acceptance testing.
• Develop scopes of work and manage contracts with vendors based on creative intent.
• Lead design and production reviews to ensure quality and schedule alignment.
• Develop schedules and budgets; monitor progress from design through installation.

Skills

Siemens

Rockwell/AB

Controls engineering

Project management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC S7

Rockwell ControlLogix

Ladder logic

Motion control systems

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Job description

Universal Studios in Orlando is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to apply industrial automation expertise to one of the park's flagship attraction projects. The role centers on a Siemens-based controls environment, with openness to Rockwell/AB backgrounds and the ability to transition.

You will provide technical leadership across scope, budget, and schedule for ride and show systems, including design reviews and acceptance testing.