Engineer II, Controls

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Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Engineering, Orlando - Professional Generic

Performs moderately complex re-design and development efforts of show and / or ride control and software systems for theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Will be required to support downtime recovery efforts when necessary. Duties include troubleshooting, fault analysis, redesign assignments, test and start-up integration of Ride and Show systems. All work shall be in conformance with ASTM F24 Committee guidelines and compliant with applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others.

• Provides and implements detailed design solutions ranging from moderate to complex in order to implement solutions focusing on the improvement of Ride & Show systems in the categories of operational reliability, safety, and serviceability of Ride & Show equipment. Places an emphasized focus on improving system diagnostics, technical training of Ride & Show and Engineering Team Members, and Preventative Maintenance improvement.
• Troubleshoots electromechanical systems while conducting fault identification and failure analysis to facilitate downtime recovery during the day-to-day operations of UO parks while being the main liaison between Engineering and our partners in Ride and Show and Operations.
• Utilizes project management skills to coordinate and document 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.
• Generates engineering documentation to validate design solutions to be 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 UDX standards and procedures. Prepares and conducts maintenance training on controls equipment. Performs engineering calculations for design, analysis, test, and implementation of electrical and control systems.
• Provides mentorship to early career controls engineers at the Associate and Engineer 1 levels.
• Monitors and interfaces with vendors/ride manufacturers to resolve problems and design issues. Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred

• 5+ years of engineering experience in control systems and installation utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, servo controls and control fault analysis/isolation in a theme park; or 7+ years of engineering experience in control systems and installation utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, servo controls and control fault analysis/isolation in an equivalent engineering environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification in Functional Safety from a recognized institution is preferred.

• Knowledgeable in ASTM and F24 standards
• Experience in the design of safety-critical systems utilizing ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 60204, and IEC 62061.
• Experie…