Electrical Controls Technologist
About The Position
WhiteWater makes products, but we are a service business at our heart, which means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to develop solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned with a clearly understood purpose. Together, we create fun for families globally. Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today! In this role, you will be responsible for owning the design, delivery, and commissioning of ride control systems that improve safety, reduce project lead times, and ensure consistent, right-first-time execution across global projects. This role bridges engineering design and project delivery, ensuring that control systems are technically sound, buildable, reliable, and commercially competitive.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Mechatronics preferred)
- 4–6 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
- Strong experience in PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning
- Proficiency with: Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation systems
- Proficiency with: Industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
- Proficiency with: IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text)
- Solid understanding of functional safety design and validation (ISO 13849, SISTEMA)
- Experience with electrical installation, system design, schematics, and AutoCAD
- Strong troubleshooting capability across software, hardware, and networked systems
- Experience working with international standards and regulators is an asset
- Frequent international travel required
- On-site assignments of 2–3+ weeks for installation, commissioning, and support
- Must be able to travel globally without restriction
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver robust, safety-compliant control systems for complex ride installations
- Lead PLC/HMI development and control system architecture (IEC 61131-3, Siemens TIA Portal)
- Own functional safety design and validation, including risk assessment and ISO 13849 compliance
- Ensure right-first-time design and commissioning, minimizing rework and field defects
- Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover on global project sites
- Support bid and proposal development with cost-effective, buildable control solutions
- Drive standardization and reuse of control architectures across ride platforms
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain to deliver on time
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
