Senior Ride Control Systems Engineer

The Walt Disney Company (France)

Glendale (CA)

On-site

USD 129,300 - 173,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Educational opportunities
Disney benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA seeks a Senior Ride Controls Hardware Engineer to design, implement, and deliver advanced ride control systems for Disney experiences. You will collaborate across disciplines in Ride Studio to turn ideas into reliable hardware.

The role requires 5+ years in controls, safety‑critical design, and proficiency with networks and automation tools. Domestic and international travel may be required; the package includes benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • Licensed professional engineer preferred.
  • Experience with amusement/automation industry standards (ASTM F2291) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support hardware scope to design and deliver control systems for ride systems.
  • Perform engineering design and analysis for electrical control systems.
  • Develop control system and network architectures.
  • Design, model, and analyze electrical supply systems.
  • Lead a team of ride control engineers and collaborate with other professionals to develop ride control systems.
  • Define equipment requirements and specifications.
  • Develop and implement proof‑of‑concept mock‑ups and prototypes.
  • Conduct hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis.
  • Manage vendors, contractors, and consultants developing and implementing ride control systems.
  • Define and oversee supplier and consultant design and delivery.
  • Ensure all delivery and performance requirements are satisfied.
  • Conduct factory acceptance tests and ride system installation.

Skills

Controls Experience
Safety-related design
Industrial networks
Installation & commissioning
Electrical design standards
UL508A / NEC
ASTM F2291
Motor & motion control
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD
Matlab
Simulink
SolidWorks
EPLAN
Rockwell Automation
Siemens automation
Oscilloscope
Multimeter

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA seeks a Senior Ride Controls Hardware Engineer to design, implement, and deliver advanced ride control systems for Disney experiences. You will collaborate across disciplines in Ride Studio to turn ideas into reliable hardware.

The role requires 5+ years in controls, safety‑critical design, and proficiency with networks and automation tools. Domestic and international travel may be required; the package includes benefits and a competitive salary.

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