Illusion Maker Senior

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

315d • $85,800 - $115,000

About The Position

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney's Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its experienced teams of Imagineers are managing the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. The Show Systems studio is where we produce, make, and build the magic. Our processes and tool sets take us from concept design or mock-ups all the way through to full-on production, assembly, and installation. Our Manufacturing and Production Technicians use their hands and tools to fabricate and assemble complex prototypical mechanical and electrical systems that support the designs created by their engineering colleagues. M&P Technicians are often called upon to support complex mock-ups in multiple sites and to participate in installations for new or renovated attractions. These are hands-on technical positions that demand advanced training in various trades.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a collaborative work environment working across technical disciplines.
• Ability to wire, terminate, and troubleshoot complex assemblies and systems.
• Ability to make technical choices and decisions without guidance from the lead or executive management.
• Strong understanding of electronic & electrical design principles.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and connector schedules.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated electro-mechanical assembly skills.
• Advanced set-up and repair skills using state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, equipment, and software.
• Understanding of UL Compliance related to product line.

Nice To Haves

• 15 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• 10 or more years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, with a specific focus on wiring, terminating, repairing, and/or troubleshooting complex electrical assemblies & systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct fabrication & manufacturing of complex, prototypical electrical assemblies with a strong focus on wiring, terminating, and troubleshooting assemblies and systems.
• Participate in project goals as outlined by production leadership, including mock-up, integration, and troubleshooting of various assemblies.
• Support the design and development of electrical assemblies & systems, including producing wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and connector schedules.
• Collaborate directly with QC and Engineering functions to identify, correct, and mitigate deviations from assembly requirements.
• Provide direct input into a review of company standards relative to the design and production of various assemblies.
• Develop, introduce, and oversee new ideas to enhance work processes and display the initiative to carry through to implementation.
• Provide technical oversight to outside vendors contracted to produce animation.
• Contribute to the ongoing project estimating and scheduling effort by accurately assessing and communicating assembly progress.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits.
• Educational opportunities.
• Special extras that only Disney can provide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED