Controls Engineer

TL;DR

Controls Engineer (Ride/Show Systems): Provides technical management for specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of ride and show control systems with an accent on vendor oversight and project delivery. Focus on translating creative intent into technical documents, reviewing vendor designs, and executing test protocols for commissioning.

Location: 138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom (onsite, full-time)

Company

One of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, operating theme parks and experiences worldwide including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

What you will do

• Manage vendors through bidding, design, manufacturing, testing, installation, startup, and commissioning of ride or show control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and project/contract management including scope generation, change orders, and directives.
• Translate creative intent and business goals into technical documents for bidding and scheduling.
• Perform engineering support such as calculations, design, drafting, and research for ride/show projects.
• Review vendor design documents, test plans, and results; develop and execute test protocols.
• Participate in environmental, health, and safety responsibilities per company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in technical management, vendor oversight, and ride/show control systems.
• Ability to review designs, calculations, test plans, and commissioning activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Champion inclusive culture and talented workforce development.
• Rich tradition of community service and giving back.
• Equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities available.

Hiring process

• External candidates may require in-person interview at hirify.global location.