Associate Engineer, Controls

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electromechanical systems while conducting fault identification and failure analysis to facilitate downtime recovery during the day‑to‑day operations of Universal Kids Resort attractions. Acts as main liaison between Engineering and partners in Ride & Show and Operations.
• Provides design solutions for Ride & Show systems ranging from basic to moderate levels of complexity to improve safety, operational reliability, show quality, and serviceability of equipment. Places an emphasized focus on improving system diagnostics, technical training of Ride & Show and Engineering Team Members, and preventive maintenance improvement.
• Generates engineering documentation to validate design solutions that have been implemented by the engineer including but not limited to control system hardware analysis, firmware analysis, code comparison documentation, change bulletins, CAD drawing changes, and training procedures. Generates Acceptance Test Procedures to validate all system design changes in accordance with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) standards and procedures.
• Utilizes project management skills to coordinate project efforts, assigned by Engineering management, with Operations and Ride & Show divisions to make effective use of the venue and Team Member resources to drive projects to completion.
• Documents project status of assigned tasks to give regular and insightful updates to the appropriate attraction management, both operations and Ride & Show as well as Engineering Management. Maintains configuration management of controls hardware and software (drawings) documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines and procedures for proper archiving and security.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Individual Contributor

The following qualifications are required for this role:

• Required knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance systems inclusive of the development and implementation of compliance standards and processes.
• Required knowledge of reliability centered maintenance processes.
• Required understanding of drawings including fluid circuits, electrical/electronic circuits, and mechanical prints.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge in ASTM and F24 standards and guidelines.
• Experience with troubleshooting and problem‑solving of electrical, mechanical, and/or control systems.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with diverse teams to complete complex tasks.
• Experience working in diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
• Experience communicating effectively across varying skill sets and knowledge bases to define tasks and project status.
• Experience keeping detailed records through a project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Knowledge of a high‑level programming language ("C", Visual Basic or JAVA).
• Knowledge of electrical standards UL 508A, NFPA and NEC.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as business dictates.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering required, or related field preferred.

1+ years of experience in control systems and installations utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, variable frequency drives and technical fault analysis/identifications in a theme park or equivalent environment required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competitive compensation package.

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