Controls Engineer

Company: ERMC
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

SCOPE: Responsible for performing moderately complex re-design and development efforts for all Ride & Show control and software systems to provide increased reliability and operational improvements.EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering required;
• Master's degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering preferred.EXPERIENCE:
  • 3-5 years demonstrated project engineering experience of control and software systems in an engineering environment for the development of dynamic motion systems in a theme park industry required.
  • 3-5 years field experience of theme park technical fault analysis/isolation experience required.
  • 3-5v years engineering experience in control systems and installation utilizing PLC's, ladder logic, variable frequency drives and servo controls in a theme park or equivalent environment required.
  • 6-8 years "Hands-on" experience with PLC automated and control systems required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    • Indirect supervision of Ride and Show technicians on a project-by-project or fault analysis/isolation assistance basis.
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
      • Experience in the design of safety critical systems.
      • Analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design, analysis, test and implementation of electrical and motion control systems.
      • Knowledge of a high-level programming language ("C" or Visual Basic).
      • Proven ability to provide control system management.
      • Experience of generation of control system specifications, acceptance test procedures.
      • Knowledgeable in UL 508A, NEC, ASTM and F24 standards.
        • Experience utilizing the following products and networks.
        • PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix, CompactLogix.
        • PanelBuilder 1400E, PanelBuilder32, RSView 32, RSLinx, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000 and RSNetWorx.
        • Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software.
        • AC and DC motors and motor control systems.
        • Experience utilizing the following products and networks.
        • Anitech and Gilderfluke show system controllers.
        • 1305 and 1336 variable frequency drives.
        • Data Highway Plus, Remote I/O, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, DMX and SMPTEEducationRequired
          • Bachelors or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field

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