Walt Disney Imagineering · 2 months ago
Ride Control System Engineer, Principal (Design Assurance)
GLENDALE, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $247K/yr
10+ years expWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Disney's theme parks and attractions. The Principal Ride Control System Engineer will conduct design assurance activities, maintain engineering processes, and mentor engineers to ensure the quality and safety of ride control systems.
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Responsibilities
Conduct design assurance activities in standards and best practices development, partnering with ride engineering partners across Disney Experiences and the amusement ride industry
Stay abreast of, and participate in the development of, company and industry standards and methodologies
Participate in company committees and industry organizations involved in ride safety and design
Maintain and improve engineering processes to meet project delivery and design assurance objectives
Conduct design assurance activities for ride project design review and testing, partnering with ride project team members
Review ride system design and test packages for compliance with industry and company standards
Assess whether designs are of appropriate quality and meet project requirements
Advise project teams on optimal ride control system designs, safety analysis methods and results, and testing approaches
Prepare and present Disney requirements and design practices for 3rd party training
Mentor and train ride control engineers
Prepare and present Disney requirements and design practices for internal training
Advocate the processes, standards, and practices that produce quality designs
Mentor and assist design engineers with technical challenges, standards, and methodology
Mentor ride engineers in design excellence
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience with ride control system design, engineering, installation, and commissioning
Proficient in fail-safe and safety-related control system design
Experience with requirements development, test plans/procedures, and test execution
Extensive knowledge of ride control system architectures and equipment
Solid understanding of communication protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT
Proficient in automated control system design applying functional safety concepts and standards
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 and communication
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 1-week to 3-month durations
Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, exert influence, and manage tasks and priorities
Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field from an accredited university required. (Electrical Engineering preferred)
Preferred
Knowledge of amusement industry standards applicable in Japan, France, Hong Kong, and China
Proficient in Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff automation systems architecture and components
Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
Solid understanding of kinematics as it pertains to ride systems and machines
Knowledge of pneumatic controls and devices
Proficient with engineering applications, including AutoCAD, EPlan, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks, Visure
Knowledge of modeling methodologies using UML/SysML
Experience with multitasking software platforms and design approaches
Experience in broad application of control system theory (closed-loop control, MIMO systems, positioning and navigation)
Certified Functional Safety Engineer
Post Graduate Degree preferred
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
10001+ employees
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