Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Amusement Rides

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. 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