Senior Controls Engineer-Project Hire
About The Position
We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact? As a Senior Controls Engineer with the Ride Control Team, you will work on creative solutions and implementing control systems for ride motion applications to enhance our guest experience. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer that can contribute to the development of control systems for rides, transportation, and entertainment. You will work on electrical and electronic systems that provide control of attractions, automated laundry facilities and show elements. We require knowledge of electrical design and software development in multiple languages in industrial controls or entertainment systems. We seek an individual that works well both individually and as a member of the project team. This position is a 22-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. The position is based in Lake Buena Vista, FL, reporting to the Manager-Controls Engineer.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls or the entertainment ride and show industry
- Proficient in PLC programming and C/C++
- Experience designing and architecting control systems hardware to UL 508a, e.g. Motor Control Cabinets, IO enclosures, field sensors, cabling, etc.
- Ability to travel internationally on an intermittent basis for business needs, with assignments ranging from approximately 2 to 12 weeks.
- Experience in AC and DC Drive programming and tuning
- Experience in safety related control systems
- Experience in software development planning and documentation
- Experience in version control and collaboration software tools
- Knowledge of industrial network protocols, AS-I, INTERBUS, ControlNet, Profinet, CIP and Ethernet IP
- Experience in software testing and commissioning
- Experience drawing, interpreting, and marking up AutoCAD assemblies and schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with IEC – 61131 using Ladder Diagram and Structured Text
- Experience in safety control system design using safety PLCs and safety devices
- Experience in developing risk assessments and designs using IEC/ISO functional safety standards
- Knowledge of I/O and Supervisory Network systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic servo control systems
Responsibilities
- Develop software architecture and coding for Embedded Systems, Rockwell and Siemens PLCs
- Develop and troubleshoot software and hardware on motion control VFD and servo systems
- Develop hardware and software design documents
- Develop safety analysis documents used in safety critical applications
- Develop and troubleshoot software for industrial Graphical User Interfaces
- Develop and perform control system acceptance test plans
Benefits
- health and savings benefits
- educational opportunities
- special extras that only Disney can provide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
