The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Sr Controls Engineer
Anaheim, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is dedicated to creating happiness and is seeking a Sr Controls Engineer to work on the Ride Control aspect of their attractions. The role involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting PLC software and hardware, providing technical direction, and leading projects in a dynamic environment.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Respond to Attraction down times supporting Engineering Services and Operations' urgent needs
Develop scope for attraction reliability improvement efforts – design, install, testing, documentation, and closeout
Select systems and equipment that will satisfy design requirements and applicable codes and standards
Monitor downtime trends, looking for targeted areas of improvement for reliability efforts
Monitor control system performance to ensure systems operate within established performance criteria
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and communicate at the system level and be able to dive into the details when needed
Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of Sustaining Engineering tasks
Proficient in troubleshooting PLC software and hardware on complex ride systems
Understand ride system interfaces and how they relate to the overall operation of the Attraction
Partner with other Engineering teams on design efforts
Interact with maintenance teams and operations partners – gathering intel during downtime response and working cohesively on reliability improvement efforts
Perform ride system hazard analyses, including fault tree analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Ensure compliance with standards and codes: IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, DOSH, NEC/CEC, etc
Adhere to the Department change process documents and procedures
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, equipment, and materials in ride controls systems to ensure designs deliver cost-effective, energy-efficient, and reliable solutions
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overnight or third-shift assignments, to support critical projects and attractions
Qualification
Required
Controls Systems experience with 5+ years in the amusement park industry or industrial/manufacturing environment
Ride element performance analysis: dynamic, kinematic, hydraulic, and pneumatic analysis and calculations
Knowledge gained by experience in the following: Electronic control systems and signal processing, including familiarity with relays and programmable logic controllers | Electrical motor controls, including variable frequency drives and soft starts | Variety of industrial automation PLCs including Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc... | National and California Electrical Code | Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certifications such as UL, TUV, ETL, etc... | AutoCAD | Object-oriented programming, i.e., C/C++ | Ladder logic | Wiring and interconnect diagrams | ANSI, ASTM, and IEEE standards
Oral and written communication skills leveraging a variety of technologies, including email, text, and web applications (SharePoint, Teams) to update stakeholders on task status and schedule
Preferred
California Professional Registration
Knowledge gained by experience in the following: Controls circuit design and/or troubleshooting | PDL - program design language | ICL - Imagineer's control language | Safety PLCs and safety industrial controls | Audio/Visual systems | system's reliability | scripting in C, VB, JS, etc
Preferred: Master of Science in a technical discipline
Preferred: MBA
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
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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
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