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Universal Studios Hollywood · 13 hours ago

Sr Controls Engineer

Universal City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $160K/yr

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for implementing and sustaining solutions, as well as performance of design modifications to Ride and Show system elements to improve safety, reliability, operational readiness, diagnostics and serviceability.

Location Based ServicesMusic

Responsibilities

Safety-related control system design, implementation, validation, and sustainment; along with all associated design and documentation deliverables

Managing assigned projects from conceptualization, scoping and contracting, through design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, validation, and closeout

Preparation of scopes of work and other contractual documents for engineering projects

Management of control system projects and vendors

Review of engineering design, installation/implementation, and validation of systems developed by others

Generation of maintenance procedure and manual updates, as well as preparation and conductance of maintenance training on controls equipment

New attraction design oversight to ensure that designs are safe, reliable, sustainable, maintainable, and compliant with all applicable standards and specifications

Supporting downtime recovery efforts (performing troubleshooting and fault analysis) when necessary

Provides guidance, mentorship, and training to more junior-level engineers and engineering technicians

Qualification

Control system designRockwell AutomationMotor controlVFDsPLCPACHMIComplex troubleshootingNetwork systemsPython developmentDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTheme park experienceFunctional safety standards

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Strong critical thinking and complex troubleshooting skills

Strong documentation skills

Strong communication skills

High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will

Generation of risk assessments and associated documentation (safety requirement specification, FMEA, etc.)

Experience with Rockwell Automation products, software, and communication protocols (legacy and current)

Strong understanding and experience with: Motor control and VFDs, Closed-loop motion control and servo systems, PLCs, PACs, and HMIs, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, Safety-rated components, systems, and safety-related parts of control systems

Preferred

Experience with: Network systems and components (e.g., switches, routers, etc.), Data centers and server-based HMI systems, Version control systems (e.g., Git and Mercurial), Python development, Process control, Audio, video, and lighting control systems, Beckhoff IPCs and TwinCAT automation software

Experience in the theme park industry

Knowledgeable in UL 508A, NEC, NFPA, and ASTM F24 standards

Knowledgeable in relevance functional safety standards (ISO 12100, 13849-1, 13849-2, IEC 62061 and 60204-1)