Senior Ride Control Systems Engineer
About The Role & Team
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Innovation is central to our work, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
The diversity of expertise at Imagineering allows us to influence positive change in our communities and around the world. Knowing that we have made a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
In Ride Engineering, our responsibility is to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! We Create to Inspire!
What You Will Do
- Creatively apply engineering principles to design control systems for a wide variety of complex and innovative ride systems and related equipment
- Conduct systems engineering for ride control systems
- Define system use cases and user needs
- Develop and capture requirements and functional specifications in documents, drawings, and models
- Ensure compliance with control system safety standards
- Perform engineering design and analysis for ride control systems
- Develop control strategies and algorithms
- Research new products, technologies, and methodologies
- Design, model, and analyze control systems, data communication, and dynamic systems
- Collaborate with other design and engineering professionals to implement ride control systems
- Develop and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof-of-concept efforts
- Develop test requirements and documents, and lead testing efforts
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years experienced in the engineering field as related to controlling automation and electromechanical systems
- Extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks
- Highly proficient in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning
- Solid understanding of communication protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT
- Knowledge and familiarity in functional safety standards, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849
- Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291
- Solid skills in technical document writing
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 1-week to 3-year durations
- Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, coordinate team efforts, and manage tasks and priorities
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Proficient with engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks
- Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components
- Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
- Knowledge of pneumatic controls and devices
- Experience in broad application of control system theory (closed-loop control, MIMO systems, positioning and navigation)
- Knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree or above in engineering field, science or math or have a PE license
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $115,500 to $165,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.