Engineer III, Mechanical

About the role

This role manages activities and performs complex re-design and development efforts for mechanical / structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manages re-engineering efforts for Rides and Attractions for complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to improve safety, reliability, operational readiness throughput, cost of ownership, and quality in accordance with above references standards and guidelines.
• Interacts with UO Ride/Show Maintenance Departments for prioritizing project tasks and training initiatives to improve ride reliability and operational readiness.
• Produces scopes of work and manages progress from design through installation.
• Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands.
• Conducts design reviews.
• Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines.
• Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems.
• Reviews other engineer’s ATP’s.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project engineering experience of mechanical / structural systems in an engineering environment for the development of dynamic motion (mobile) systems in a theme park industry.
• Master’s degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test and implementation of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic system modifications.
• Proficient knowledge and logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems.
• Strong experience with motion control, show, and animation systems.
• Strong experience in the generation of component and mechanical system specifications, acceptance test procedures, failure and effects analysis, scopes of work, installation procedures, training procedure, technical and maintenance manuals.
• Strong knowledge in servo controls as applied to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromotive motion control systems is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC based control systems.
• Experience with AC and DC motors and motor control systems.
• Experience with cryogenic systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering or related field required.

Skills

• Proficient analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test and implementation of mechanical, structural, hydraulic and pneumatic system modifications.
• Proficient background in design of welded structures, beam elements, welded joints, structural steels, gearing, composite materials, manufacturing and fabrication processes as applies to AWS and AISC.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic design, and familiarity with components.
• Strong experience with motion control, show, and animation systems.
• Strong experience in the generation of component and mechanical system specifications, acceptance test procedures, failure and effects analysis, scopes of work, installation procedures, training procedure, technical and maintenance manuals.
• Strong knowledge in servo controls as applied to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromotive motion control systems is required.
• Strong ability to perform engineering calculations commensurate with Baccalaureate training in electrical, mechanical and structural engineering.
• Knowledgeable in NEC, AWS, ASTM and F24 standards.
• Experience in the design of safety critical systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

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