Senior Ride Controls Engineer
Universal Orlando Resort
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Job summary
Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a control systems engineer to redesign and enhance ride and show control software for improved reliability and safety across attractions. You will troubleshoot, analyze faults, and coordinate start-up integration in line with ASTM F24 guidelines and applicable codes.
A strong emphasis is placed on mentoring junior engineers and maintaining cohesive documentation with vendors and operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Computer, or related field.
- 5+ years in control systems engineering for rides/attractions or 7+ in equivalent setting.
- Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, VFDs, servo controls and fault analysis.
- Certification in Functional Safety preferred.
- Knowledge of ASTM F24, ISO 12100/13849, NEC, NFPA standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement detailed solutions to improve ride and show system reliability, safety, and serviceability.
- Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems and perform fault analysis to support downtime recovery.
- Coordinate documentation, maintain configuration management of controls hardware and software, and prepare maintenance procedures.
- Mentor early-career controls engineers and collaborate with ride manufacturers, operations, and engineering teams.
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Job description
Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a control systems engineer to redesign and enhance ride and show control software for improved reliability and safety across attractions. You will troubleshoot, analyze faults, and coordinate start-up integration in line with ASTM F24 guidelines and applicable codes.
A strong emphasis is placed on mentoring junior engineers and maintaining cohesive documentation with vendors and operations.
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