Sr Controls Engineer Hiring Immediately

Position Overview

At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we create happiness by pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable experiences. As a Sustaining Controls Engineer based in Anaheim, CA, you will work on Ride Control for Registered Attractions – designing, developing, troubleshooting, and mentoring early career Cast while working independently in a fast‐paced environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sustaining Engineering, you will ensure ride system performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to attraction downtimes and provide engineering support for urgent needs.
• Develop scope and execute reliability improvement efforts including design, installation, testing, documentation, and closeout.
• Select systems and equipment that satisfy design requirements, codes, and standards.
• Monitor downtime trends and control system performance to meet established criteria.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and communicate system-level issues while diving into detailed analysis when required.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical and management aspects of Sustaining Engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with other Engineering teams and maintenance/operations partners during downtime responses and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct ride system hazard analyses including fault tree analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Ensure compliance with standards and codes (IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, DOSH, NEC/CEC, etc.) and adherence to change process procedures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies to deliver cost-effective, energy-efficient, and reliable ride control solutions.
• Work flexible hours, including occasional overnight or third-shift assignments for critical projects.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls systems experience in the amusement park industry or industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ride element performance analysis, including dynamic, kinematic, hydraulic, and pneumatic calculations.
• Proficiency in electronic control systems and signal processing, including relays and programmable logic controllers (PLC), electrical motor controls (variable frequency drives, soft starts), and a variety of industrial automation platforms (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Knowledge of National and California Electrical Code and familiarity with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certifications such as UL, TUV, ETL, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD, object-oriented programming (C/C++), ladder logic, wiring and interconnect diagrams, and ANSI, ASTM, and IEEE standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills using email, SharePoint, Teams, and other technologies to update stakeholders.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program with a competitive GPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• California Professional Registration.
• Experience in controls circuit design/troubleshooting, PDL (program design language), ICL (Imagineer’s control language), safety PLCs and industrial safety controls, and Audio/Visual systems.
• Background in system reliability and scripting in languages such as C, VB, or JavaScript.
• Preferred advanced degrees: Master of Science in a technical discipline and an MBA.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $128,900.00 to $157,500.00 per year, with bonus and/or long-term incentive units as applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and savings benefits.
• Educational opportunities and special extras available exclusively through Disney.
• A rewards package designed to help you live your best life.