Principal Mechanical Engineer

Summary
The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides sustaining engineering support for theme park attractions (rides and shows). Duties include complex downtime investigation and troubleshooting of ongoing issues reverse engineering and redesign and other engineering tasks as required to ensure daily operational readiness of attractions. Additional duties include complex redesign and development efforts for mechanical / structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements mentor the engineering team provide high level technical direction for complex technical challenges and support the development / improvement of internal engineering standards / processes. Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services third party consulting contracts and scheduling of work. All work shall be in conformance with ASTM F24 Committee guidelines and compliant with applicable codes regulations and standards including: AISC ASME ASTM ANSI AWS JIC NEC and OSHA among others. This role has exposure to multiple different ride and show systems spanning multiple decades each with their own unique fun and challenges.

Responsibilities
Responds to daytoday sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring design or maintenance issues.
Performs reengineering efforts for Attractions including complex mechanical structural hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Monitors and interfaces with vendors/designbuilders to resolve problems and design issues.

Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services.

Oversees mockup prototype installations test and adjustments of show and ride systems.

Coordinates engineering activities between vendors engineers ride and show management and technicians.

Provides project status updates on assigned task list items to the appropriate ride manager and engineering manager.

Helps improve existing engineering procedures and develops new procedures as needed.
Acts as mentor for associate level engineers.

Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineerings guidelines.

Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems. Review of other engineers ATPs.

Partners with Universal Creative in the development of new Attractions. Review designs attend design review meetings and support onsite installation and testing.
Produces scope of work for capital design projects and manages progress from design through installation.
Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demand Reviews Engineering Change Notice (ECN) forms and contents for accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120000 $150000. 

Qualifications :

Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Minimum 10 years mechanical/structural detailed design experience associated w/ dynamic motion systems/components.
Minimum 7 years project engineering experience in mechanical/structural systems in a large machine environment.

Proficient analytical skills to perform engineering calculations for design test and implementation of mechanical systems.

Proficient background in design of welded structures beam elements welded joints structural steels gearing composite materials manufacturing and fabrication processes.
Performs difficult engineering work contract administration highly specialized design research analysis and economic evaluations; prepares and submits a variety of documents and reports including agenda and project reports; maintains administrative and engineering records

Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic design and familiarity with components.

Proficient knowledge and logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems.
Provides staff training and professional development programs including in specialized system applications

Proficiency in mechanical drawings Solidworks AutoCAD and technical documents. Strong experience in the generation of component and mechanical system specifications acceptance test procedures failure and effects analysis scopes of work installation procedures training procedure technical and maintenance manuals.

Strong knowledge in servo controls as applied to hydraulic pneumatic and electromotive motion control systems.
Knowledgeable in AWS ANSI and ASTM (especially F24) standards.

Experience in the design of safety critical systems. Ability & willingness to work overtime weekends and holidays with short notice Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:
Theme Park Operations knowledge and experience California Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management and willingness to give assistance to coworkers in other areas. Strong team player.

Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to multitask and be flexible

Experience in a union environment

Additional Information :

As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime