The Walt Disney Company · 3 hours ago
Senior Ride Control Systems Engineer
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a renowned entertainment organization known for its innovative experiences. The Ride Control Systems Engineer will manage the design and delivery of control systems for complex ride systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and collaborating with various engineering professionals.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Manage entire scope to conceive, design, & deliver 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 implementation plans and budgets
Develop and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof-of concept efforts
Develop test requirements and documents, and lead testing efforts
Qualification
Required
5+ years 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
Experience with requirements management, test plans/procedures, and test execution
Demonstrated practice 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
As a minimum a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field from an accredited university, Electrical Engineering preferred
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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