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Senior Controls Engineer

Today Four Corners, FL

About the Role and Team

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?

As a Senior Controls Engineer with the Ride Control Team, you will work on creative solutions and implementing control systems for ride motion applications to enhance our guest experience. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer that can contribute to the development of control systems for rides, transportation, and entertainment.

You will work on electrical and electronic systems that provide control of attractions, automated laundry facilities and show elements. We require knowledge of electrical design and software development in multiple languages in industrial controls or entertainment systems. We seek an individual that works well both individually and as a member of the project team.

This position is a 24-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. The position is based in Lake Buena Vista, FL, reporting to the Manager-Controls Engineer.

What You Will Do

  • Develop software architecture and coding for Embedded Systems, Rockwell and Siemens PLCs

  • Develop and troubleshoot software and hardware on motion control VFD and servo systems

  • Develop hardware and software design documents

  • Develop safety analysis documents used in safety critical applications

  • Develop and troubleshoot software for industrial Graphical User Interfaces

  • Develop and perform control system acceptance test plans

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial controls or the entertainment ride and show industry

  • Proficient in PLC programming and C/C++

  • Experience designing and architecting control systems hardware to UL 508a, e.g. Motor Control Cabinets, IO enclosures, field sensors, cabling, etc.

  • Experience in AC and DC Drive programming and tuning

  • Experience in safety related control systems

  • Experience in software development planning and documentation

  • Experience in version control and collaboration software tools

  • Knowledge of industrial network protocols, AS-I, INTERBUS, ControlNet, Profinet, CIP and Ethernet IP

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Experience in software testing and commissioning

  • Experience drawing, interpreting, and marking up AutoCAD assemblies and schematics.

  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Familiar with IEC – 61131 using Ladder Diagram and Structured Text

    • Experience in safety control system design using safety PLCs and safety devices

    • Experience in developing risk assessments and designs using IEC/ISO functional safety standards

    • Knowledge of I/O and Supervisory Network systems

    • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic servo control systems

    Education

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

    • Preferred: Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

    Additional Information

    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 about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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    Client-provided location(s): Four Corners, FL
    Job ID: 53190904
    Employment Type: OTHER
    Posted: 2025-09-11T12:09:04

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Parental Benefits

        • Work Flexibility

          • Office Life and Perks

            • Vacation and Time Off

              • Financial and Retirement

                • Professional Development

                  • Diversity and Inclusion