Senior Controls Engineer

On Lok; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Worldwide, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop and supervise controls systems for amusement rides and roller coasters.

You will develop PLC programs, perform on-site start-ups, troubleshoot issues, validate programs and enhance field software, while preparing ride design documents and coordinating with clients and staff. Required are 10+ years in control systems, a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Controls, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience designing control systems.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls (B.S. or M.S.).
• Experience with PLCs and motion control.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley hardware and software.
• Familiarity with pneumatic control systems and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of functional safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional specs, risk assessments and docs for rides.
• Hardware and software development of control systems.
• Lead new ride installation and commissioning activities.
• On-site start-up of amusement rides or devices.
• Troubleshoot and correct hardware and software issues during ride start-up or service activities.
• Document ride enhancements in the field.
• Establishment of good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Specification, installation and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

Motion control

Sensors & actuators

Human-machine interfaces

Functional Safety

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware/software

Pneumatic control systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

S&S Worldwide, Inc the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to provide support to the Engineering department.

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will design, develop and supervise all aspects of controls systems, equipment, and machinery for amusement rides and roller coasters. The engineer will be responsible to develop PLC programs for ride operations, perform on-site start-up of programs, troubleshoot programming and hardware issues, validate/test programs, and make enhancements to programs in the field. The position requires timely preparation of ride design documents and programs and the establishment of good working relationships with clients, consultants, and company personnel.

Responsibilities

• Development of functional specifications, risk assessments and documentation for amusement rides or devices
• Hardware and software development of control systems
• Lead new amusement ride installation and commissioning activities
• Perform on-site start-up of amusement rides or devices
• Troubleshoot and correct hardware and software issues during ride start-up or service activities
• Perform and document ride enhancements in the field
• Establishment of good working relationships with clients, consultants, and company personnel
• Specification, installation and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control devices
• Other duties as assigned

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by S&S Worldwide. The employee must possess the essential knowledge and skills described below.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years experience designing control systems
• S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and or controls from an accredited institution
• Practical experience in software design for control systems
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control systems, sensor and actuator technologies, and user interfaces and implementation criteria
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley hardware, architecture and software
• Knowledge of pneumatic control systems and devices
• Experience with design, modification and interpretation of electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Knowledge of common electrical codes
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles and associated codes
• Extensive worldwide travel may be required

Salary: $120000 - $140000 per year