The Walt Disney Company · 17 hours ago
Show Control Hardware Engineer (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$96K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a creative force that designs and brings to life Disney theme parks and attractions. They are seeking a Show Control Hardware Engineer to work within the Show Systems studio, where you will contribute to the design and engineering of complex systems for world-class attractions.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Make recommendations that have an important impact on extensive engineering activities
Initiate and maintains contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Demonstrate and practice creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems, program objectives and requirements, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
Work with an engineering team in the production of engineering designs, documentation for complex projects through all phases of engineering design, production, installation, testing, and documentation. Able to translate functional requirements into design requirements
Have knowledge of the procedures required to develop procurement specifications and design documents with emphasis on complex systems involving equipment, components, systems design and integration, procurement and installation
Possess the skills necessary to complete the design of electrical and electronic systems and subsystems in accordance with accepted engineering practices, published codes and regulations, and science/physics as it relates to environmental, EMI/EMC considerations and constraints
Stay versed on current technology worldwide
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of related experience
Understanding of electronic principles
Understanding of mechanical and software systems
Understanding of techniques for fault finding electrical / electronic / control systems
Schematic and assembly drawing of control systems
Creative Translator - Clean Sheet Design
Field Integration (Test & Adjust)
Scheduling Methods / Experience
Estimating Methods / Experience
Knowledge of computer, power, and communications theory
Manage & Supplement Vendor
System Integration
Engineering Analysis & Simulation
Engineering Specifications & Requirements
Prototype Design
BS Electronic Engineering
Preferred
PLC programming (desired)
Motor Technology
Ability to present technical concepts in manner understandable by non-technical people (highly desired)
Must be willing to travel, sometimes for extended stays. 6 to 12 months of relocation may be required on some projects
AutoCAD (desired)
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
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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