Job Posting Title:

Principal Ride Controls Systems Engineer

Req ID:

10106579

Job Description:

Principal Ride Controls Systems Engineer (Expression of Interest)

Job Description

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research & development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals that bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion. At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible, and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one of a kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create To Inspire!

**This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter**

Ride Control Systems Engineers work within Walt Disney Imagineering’s Florida based Ride Studio. They perform in a highly collaborative environment on diverse teams which include technical, creative, and park operations members. These engineers are responsible for all aspects of delivering ride control systems for new attractions at the theme parks around the world. Our Imagineers conceive, design, engineer, and deliver control systems for a variety of sophisticated and innovative ride systems.

Requirements / You Will:

• Define technical requirements, design, and implement operator intensive, safety-critical control systems and software.
• Develop safety-critical control architecture, network architecture, and algorithms for ride attractions, ride vehicles, and motion systems that deliver high reliability.
• Design operator interfaces and electrical control panels.
• Perform Installation Validation, I/O Checkout, System Functions Testing, Fault Testing, Adjusting / Tuning, and Acceptance Testing of man-rated control systems, which may require the use of active fall protection, catwalks, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and/or access to confined spaces.
• Write technical documents such as Theory of Operation, Design Specifications, Hazard Assessments, Software Design Document, Debug / Software Integration Test Plans
• Create hazard assessments, and failure modes & effects analysis.
• Write testing requirements, strategies, safety plans, and testing procedure documents.
• Research new products, technologies, and methodologies and conduct trade-off studies.
• Develop mock-ups and prototypes as needed to prove-out concepts.
• Secure third-party inspection and UL certification of ride control systems.
• Ensure code compliance with local jurisdiction inspectors and officials.
• Develop facility interface requirements in documents, drawings, and 3D models.
• Analyze system performance to ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Design, model, and analyze electrical, data communication, and dynamic systems.
• Review Electrical (e.g. single line drawing) & Mechanical (e.g. pneumatic diagram) drawings.
• Conduct reviews and quality checks to ensure requirements have been satisfied.
• Conduct ride system factory testing and field-testing efforts.
• Identify faults and solve to find root cause.
• Collaborate with attraction operators and project team members to define and deliver maintainable and reliable systems.
• Oversee supplier design, engineering, testing, installation, and commissioning efforts at supplier locations and at project construction sites.
• Lead a team of ride control engineers, software engineers, and other specialists, to develop and implement ride control systems that delivers the creative intent and meets operational requirements.

Basic Requirements / You Will Have:

• Minimum 10 years of shown experience with design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of control systems for electromechanical systems.
• Experienced with safety-related system design, including defensive design techniques, defensive programming, and fail-safe control systems.
• Experience with control processors, components, and communication networks used in multi-processin