Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Controls Engineer, Ride Systems, is tasked with designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems for various applications including ride control systems, show control systems, animation control systems, and special effects control systems in theme park attractions. This role involves detailed coordination with engineering teams and direct interaction with clients and other vendors. Responsibilities include creating large scale control system designs, developing design drawings and documentation, overseeing parts procurement and fabrication processes, software development, preparing equipment for testing, and on-site commissioning of control systems.

Hard Skills

• PLC programming and commissioning

• Experience with Siemens and Beckhoff industrial control systems

• Motor drives, sensors, and industrial control system equipment specification and configuration

• Hydraulic power systems configuration and commissioning

• EPLAN software

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

• Computer networking and system administration

• Safety PLC

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good judgment with attention to detail and follow-up

• Flexibility for domestic and international travel

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Orlando, Florida.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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