Job DescriptionThe Controls Engineer II is responsible for implementing sustaining solutions, as well as performing design modifications to ride and show system elements to improve safety, reliability, operational readiness, diagnostics, and serviceability.
The successful Controls Engineer II works in a fast-paced environment and is adaptable, cooperative, enthusiastic, optimistic, dependable, consistent, patient, diligent, and attentive to detail, with strong self-discipline.
The Technical Services Controls Engineering department is responsible for sustaining existing ride and show systems and participating in design reviews, installation and commissioning, and validation of new ride and show systems designed by outside vendors.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety-related control system design, implementation, validation, and sustainment, including all associated design and documentation deliverables
- Generating and implementing engineering changes (hardware, software, and documentation) to sustain ride and show control systems
- Design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of safety-related control and computing systems
- Supporting downtime response and recovery by troubleshooting control systems and coordinating follow-up corrective actions
- Reviewing and validating vendor and/or peer engineering designs, installations/implementations, and test documentation
- Generating maintenance procedure and manual updates, as well as preparing and delivering maintenance training for controls equipment
- Supporting new attractions and major overhauls/refurbishments (primarily controls system updates) through design reviews, commissioning support, and validation
- Performing root cause analysis (RCA), documenting findings, and driving program/process improvements to reduce repeat downtime events
Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000Qualifications- 4+ years of experience in the field of Control Systems Engineering
- Strong critical thinking and complex troubleshooting skills
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong communication skills
- High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain goodwill
- Generation of risk assessments and associated documentation (safety requirement specification, FMEA, etc.)
- Experience with:
- Rockwell Automation products and software
- Motor control and VFDs
- PLCs/PACs and IPCs
- Server-based HMI systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition)
- Closed-loop motion control and servo system
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:- Experience in the theme park industry
- Experience with:
- Siemens S7 controllers and software
- Beckhoff CX controllers and software (TwinCAT)
- Network systems and components
- Server-based HMI systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition)
- Version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Python development
- Show control
- Audio, video, projection and lighting systems
- Application of UL 508A, NEC, NFPA, and ASTM F24 standards
- Application of functional safety standards (ISO 12100, 13849-1, 13849-2, IEC 62061 and 60204-1). TÜV Functional Safety certification is a plus.
Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
