Ride Control - Control Systems Engineer id-9466

May 24, 2025

About the Role & Team

We make the magic!” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Imagineering, the arm of The Walt Disney Company that creates key content for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products all around the world.

Ride Control Systems Engineers work within Imagineering’s Ride Studio in a highly collaborative environment on diverse teams. Engineering activities cover all aspects of ride control system design and implementation, from concept to commissioning, for a wide variety of innovative ride platforms.

These are Full-Time roles.

The Ride Control Systems Engineer will report to the Executive Ride Control Systems Engineer.

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What You Will Do

Manage entire scope to conceive, design, & deliver control systems for a wide variety of complex and innovative ride systems and related equipment.

Conduct systems engineering for ride control systems.

Define system use cases and user needs.
Develop and capture requirements and functional specifications in documents, drawings, and models.
Ensure compliance with control system safety standards.

Perform engineering design and analysis for ride control systems.

Develop control strategies and algorithms.
Research new products, technologies, and methodologies.
Design, model, and analyze control systems, data communication, and dynamic systems.

Collaborate with other design and engineering professionals to implement ride control systems.

Develop implementation plans and budgets.
Develop and implement mock-ups and prototypes for proof-of concept efforts.
Develop test requirements and documents, and lead testing efforts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experienced in fail-safe and safety-related control system design.
Extensive knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks.
Highly proficient in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning.
Solid understanding of communication protocols: TCP/IP, CAN, serial, ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT.
Experience with requirements management, test plans/procedures, and test execution.
Demonstrated practice in functional safety standards, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849.
Familiarity with amusement and automation industry standards, including ASTM F2291
Solid skills in technical document writing.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 1-week to 3-year durations.
Ability to handle multiple complex efforts simultaneously, coordinate team efforts, and manage tasks and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient with engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks.
Proficient in Rockwell and Siemens automation systems architecture and components.
Expertise in motor and motion control methods and components
Knowledge of pneumatic controls and devices.
Experience in broad application of control system theory (closed-loop control, MIMO systems, positioning and navigation).
Knowledge of international amusement industry standards applicable in France, Hong Kong, or China.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering field from an accredited university.

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