Senior Controls Engineer

About the Role & 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 implement control systems for ride and show motion applications to enhance our guest experience. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to contribute to the development of control systems for rides, transportation, and entertainment.

You will work on electrical and electronic systems that provide motion control of ride vehicles and animation. We require knowledge of electrical design and software development in multiple programming languages for industrial controls or entertainment systems. We seek an individual who 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Translate C/C++ code to PLC software.

• Develop and troubleshoot software for industrial Graphical User Interfaces.

• Develop and perform control system acceptance test plans.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Proficient in PLC programming and C/C++.

• 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, ProfNet, CIP, and Ethernet IP.

• Experience in software testing and commissioning.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of industrial control system hardware and system architecture.

• 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.

Required 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: 52868848

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-10T00:02:27