Control Engineer - Amusement Park Rides

Ride Control Engineer

Ready to help bring groundbreaking attractions to life? Our client is searching for experienced Ride Control Engineers to join a team that turns ambitious ideas into world-class ride experiences. From concept through commissioning, you’ll engineer the control systems that power next-generation attractions for major entertainment destinations.

What You’ll Do

• Design, program, and commission electrical and control systems for ride platforms and motion equipment
• Engineer PLC-based architectures, network frameworks, and electrical infrastructures
• Create electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and facility interface requirements
• Develop operator controls and electrical panels
• Prepare implementation strategies, budget estimates, and technical documentation
• Contribute to safety reviews, hazard analyses, and failure mode assessments
• Define testing criteria and oversee installation and commissioning

What You Bring

• 3+ years designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for electromechanical equipment
• Strong knowledge of safety control design and standards such as ISO 13849
• Expertise with PLCs, industrial networking (ProfiNET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT), and closed-loop motion control
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Studio 5000, TwinCAT, or TIA Portal
• Ability to juggle multiple complex projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• BS degree required; Electrical Engineering highly preferred

Preferred

• TUV certification
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff architectures
• Ride and Show system experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills

If you’re fueled by innovation, hands-on engineering, and the excitement of seeing your work come alive in real attractions, this is the role for you. Apply today and help shape the future of immersive entertainment.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.