Senior Theme Park Mechanical Engineer (Rides & Shows)

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support theme park attractions, including downtime investigations, redesigns, and mechanical/structural improvements to improve reliability and operations.

The role involves managing scope for capital projects, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. On-site workweek is required; extensive overtime may be needed for project deadlines, with NBCUniversal offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years mechanical/structural detailed design experience with dynamic motion systems/components.
• Minimum 3 years project engineering experience in mechanical/structural systems in a large machine environment.
• Proficient analytical skills for design, test, and implementation of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in welded structures, beam elements, welded joints, structural steels, gearing, and manufacturing/fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Responds to day-to-day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring issues.
• Performs re-engineering for attractions including complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Produces scope of work for capital design projects and manages progress from design through installation.
• Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands.
• Monitors and interfaces with vendors/design-builders to resolve problems and design issues.
• Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services.
• Oversees mock-up, prototype, installations, test and adjustments of show and ride systems.
• Coordinates engineering activities between vendors, engineers, ride and show management, and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Project Eng

Troubleshooting

Welding design

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Hydraulic design

AWS standards

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support theme park attractions, including downtime investigations, redesigns, and mechanical/structural improvements to improve reliability and operations.

The role involves managing scope for capital projects, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. On-site workweek is required; extensive overtime may be needed for project deadlines, with NBCUniversal offering comprehensive benefits.