Senior Controls Engineer

S&S Worldwide Inc.; Logan (UT); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

S&S Worldwide, Inc is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop and supervise control systems for amusement rides and roller coasters. The engineer will develop PLC programs, perform on-site start-up, troubleshoot issues, validate tests, and enhance programs in the field while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role requires extensive experience with control systems, PLCs, and electrical schematics, along with a track record in ride installation,

Formación

• A minimum of 10 years experience designing control systems.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Control systems design

PLC programming

Motion control

Electrical schematics

Schematic interpretation

Travel willingness

Software design

Ride installation

Educación

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

RSLogix/Studio 5000

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical design software

Descripción del empleo

S&S Worldwide, Inc

the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time

Senior Electrical Controls Engineerto provide support to the Engineering department.

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

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