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Universal Studios Hollywood · 2 hours ago

Manager Controls Engineering

Universal City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Universal Studios Hollywood is part of NBCUniversal, a leading media and entertainment company. The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team that supports ride and show control systems, ensuring alignment with departmental goals in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Location Based ServicesMusic

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and support a team of engineers and technicians across Controls, Networking, and Electronics disciplines

Manage team scheduling, resource planning, work prioritization, and workload balancing in coordination with the Sr. Manager and operational needs

Drive the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and documentation standards

Facilitate goal setting, performance reviews, development plans, and career growth for team members, fostering a high-performance and supportive culture

Coordinate departmental projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, safety standards, and operational constraints

Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Entertainment, etc.) to align priorities, remove blockers, and ensure clear communication across workgroups

Oversee vendor relationships, scopes of work, contracts, and procurement processes for controls-related projects and services

Track and report on team performance metrics, project statuses, operational KPIs, and resource utilization to departmental leadership

Serve as a point of escalation for technical, staffing, or scheduling challenges, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and effectively

Champion workplace safety, compliance, and training initiatives within the Controls Engineering team

Qualification

Control systems knowledgeLeadership experienceProject managementBudgeting skillsSafety standards knowledgeEffective communicationMentoring skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams in an operations or engineering environment

Strong project and personnel management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and delegation

High proficiency in organizing team workflows, coordinating cross-functional support, and implementing structured processes

Effective communicator—able to translate between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Familiarity with control system environments and technologies (e.g., Rockwell Automation, motion control, functional safety) sufficient to lead technical discussions and manage subject matter experts

Proven ability to mentor and coach diverse engineering and technical teams

Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills