Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

S&S Worldwide, Inc

the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to provide support to the Engineering department.

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will design, develop and supervise all aspects of controls systems, equipment, and machinery for amusement rides and roller coasters. The engineer will be responsible to develop PLC programs for ride operations, perform on-site start-up of programs, troubleshoot programming and hardware issues, validate/test programs, and make enhancements to programs in the field. The position requires timely preparation of ride design documents and programs and the establishment of good working relationships with clients, consultants, and company personnel.

Responsibilities

Development of functional specifications, risk assessments and documentation for amusement rides or devices

Hardware and software development of control systems

Lead new amusement ride installation and commissioning activities

Perform on-site start-up of amusement rides or devices

Troubleshoot and correct hardware and software issues during ride start-up or service activities

Perform and document ride enhancements in the field

Establishment of good working relationships with clients, consultants, and company personnel

Specification, installation and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control devices

Other duties as assigned

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by S&S Worldwide. The employee must possess the essential knowledge and skills described below.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years experience designing control systems

S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and or controls from an accredited institution

Practical experience in software design for control systems

Familiarity with PLCs, motion control systems, sensor and actuator technologies, and user interfaces and implementation criteria

Knowledge of Allen-Bradley hardware, architecture and software

Knowledge of pneumatic control systems and devices

Experience with design, modification and interpretation of electrical and pneumatic schematics

Knowledge of common electrical codes

Knowledge of Functional Safety principles and associated codes

Extensive worldwide travel may be required

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Full-time