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Ride Control Hardware Engineer
| Company | The Walt Disney Company |
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| Location | Glendale, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $94000 – $200000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Experienced in fail-safe and safety-related control system design
- 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
- Extensive knowledge of electrical design standards and codes, including UL508a and NEC
- Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291
- Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
- 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
Responsibilities
- Manage programmable, electrical, and electronic hardware scope to design and deliver control systems for complex, innovative ride systems.
- Perform engineering design and analysis for ride systems, focusing on electrical control systems.
- Develop control system and network architectures.
- Design, model, and analyze electrical supply systems.
- Research new products, technologies, and methodologies.
- Lead a team of ride control engineers and collaborate with other professionals to develop ride control systems.
- Develop control 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed professional engineer
- Proficient with engineering design tools including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks, EPLAN
- Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components
- Electrical and troubleshooting skills (voltmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
- Knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China
