Universal Creative · 10 hours ago
Engineer, Ride & Show Specialist – Mechanical Systems
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUniversal Creative is a leader in themed entertainment design and development, and they are seeking an Engineer, Ride & Show Specialist specializing in Mechanical Systems. The role involves providing technical guidance and support for the design and delivery of ride and show systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance to project teams in support of the design, development and delivery of themed entertainment Ride/Show systems
Reviews vendor-provided design review documents. Includes drawing review, component selection review, calculation review, test plan review, test results review, and/or review of other deliverable items
Makes direct engineering contributions to projects as required. Performs Ride/Show systems research, contributes to Ride/Show systems scope, specification, design or analysis, field assistance for installation, test, and adjust
Generates, edits and updates Ride/Show engineering specifications
Supports the design and delivery of attraction systems by performing the required tasks to ensure the portability, maintainability, reliability, operability, serviceability, supportability and safety of ride and show systems
Performs technical analyses to assist in determining feasibility of Ride/Show systems to mitigate risk for project delivery
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Directly supervises 0-1 Exempt and 0-1 Non-Exempt team members; Supports project related specific tasks by indirectly supervising the efforts of vendors to ensure compliance with necessary technical specifications
Qualification
Required
Provides subject matter expertise on one or more Ride and/or Show system disciplines, which includes but is not limited to, Audio, Network Systems, Parkwide Systems, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Systems, Mechanical Systems, Ride Control, Show Control Systems or supporting systems
Performs research, development, review, approval, and technical analysis under an area of responsibility
May be assigned to a project team to provide support under an area of responsibility
Ensures internal and external specifications are met
Provides technical guidance to project teams in support of the design, development and delivery of themed entertainment Ride/Show systems
Reviews vendor-provided design review documents. Includes drawing review, component selection review, calculation review, test plan review, test results review, and/or review of other deliverable items
Makes direct engineering contributions to projects as required
Performs Ride/Show systems research, contributes to Ride/Show systems scope, specification, design or analysis, field assistance for installation, test, and adjust
Generates, edits and updates Ride/Show engineering specifications
Supports the design and delivery of attraction systems by performing the required tasks to ensure the portability, maintainability, reliability, operability, serviceability, supportability and safety of ride and show systems
Performs technical analyses to assist in determining feasibility of Ride/Show systems to mitigate risk for project delivery
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Directly supervises 0-1 Exempt and 0-1 Non-Exempt team members; Supports project related specific tasks by indirectly supervising the efforts of vendors to ensure compliance with necessary technical specifications
Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field required
5+ years' experience in theme park specific technical/engineering role(s) required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience in theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment/theme park industry preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and data to develop and implement show and ride systems
Ability to research and synthesize developmental and available products from any industry into useful systems for theme park applications, as required
Ability to define development and validation requirements such that such product survives the rigors of theme park use
Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will
Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations
Some global travel may be required (less than 30%)
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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