"Alerted.org

"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?

About the Role and Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research & development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one-of-a-kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create to Inspire!

What you will do:

Ride Control CAD Designers work within Walt Disney Imagineering’s Ride Studio on ride attraction project teams and are responsible for ride control system electrical/electronic equipment Computer Aided Design (CAD) and drafting activities, covering all aspects of ride control system design. They must perform in a highly collaborative environment working with multiple project teams and must be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.

This position will report to the Executive Ride Control Sys Engineering.

Responsibilities:

+ Lead the design of complete systems and assemblies for large ride control scope of high complexity

+ Interpret electrical control system design requirements and create original layouts, iterative assembly and detail drawings, schematics, artwork, isometrics, and illustrations.

+ Review, analyze, and integrate the technical requirements, technical accuracy, and design approach in conjunction with team engineers.

+ Design electro-mechanical packaging of industrial control panels and enclosures based on high-level concepts from engineers.

+ Select components from WDI preferred manufacturers and prepare design detail drawings and schematics for industrial control panels using AutoCAD.

+ Ensure compliance with UL508a and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and dimension and tolerance practices per ANSI Y14.5.

+ Present and review designs with controls and mechanical engineers and attend meetings as needed.

+ Model equipment locations in a ride facility design using Revit.

+ Deliver production assembly drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment lists.

+ Prepare and release fully developed drawings into internal data management systems.

+ Participate in reviewing engineering drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline groups, for adherence to drafting standards.

+ Design multi-layer PCB assemblies based on engineering schematics.

Basic Qualifications** **:

+ At least 10 years of experience with design of control systems for electromechanical systems

+ Advanced CAD skills using AutoCAD and Solidworks

+ Advanced knowledge of industrial control panel design and components such as PLCs, VFDs, control switches/buttons, enclosures, relays, power supplies, connectors, terminal blocks

+ Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical design standards and codes, including UL508a, NEC, and ASME Y14.5

+ Proficient in developing electrical equipment assemblies, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment schedules

+ Ability to design multi-layer PCB assemblies based on engineering schematics

+ Disciplined in model and drawing revision control

+ Able to self-direct, prioritize multiple tasks and deliver work in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong 3D CAD skills for integrating ride control equipment into facility and mechanical CAD packages, and for visualization by other discipline teams

+ Advanced CAD skills using Revit and Navisworks

+ Good knowledge of manufacturing processes including printed circuit board design and fabrication

+ Familiarity with industrial operational technology networking equipment and structured cabling design

+ Knowledge of Rockwell and/or Beckhoff automation systems components

+ Field experience with control system wiring, startup, and testing

+ Knowledge of single and multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards, their related schematics, assemblies, and fabrication

+ Ability to prepare, update and/or revise Solidworks and EPLAN drawings and models

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office software, and Adobe tool suite

Required Education:

+ Associate degree in Electronics or Engineering Design & Technology or equivalent education experience

+ AutoCAD training

Preferred Education:

+ Formal training in AutoCAD, Solidworks, EPLAN, and/or Revit

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $113,800.00-$152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

**Job ID:** 10126823

**Location:** Glendale,California

**Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney Imagineering

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.