Senior Ride Control Systems Engineer

About the Role & Team

Ride Control Systems Engineer will report to the Executive Ride Control Systems Engineer. This is a full time role.

• Creatively apply engineering principals to design 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 and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof‑of‑concept efforts
• Develop test requirements and documents, and lead testing efforts

• 5+ years experience in the engineering field related to controlling automation and electromechanical systems
• 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, Profi
  
  NET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT
• Experience with requirements management, test plans/procedures, and test execution
• Knowledge and familiarity with 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

• 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

• Bachelor of Science Degree or above in engineering field, science or math or have a PE license.

• Benefits and Perks:
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The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $115,500 to $165,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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