Controls Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Controls Engineer

Req ID:

10152834

Job Description:

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

As a Controls Engineer, you would join a dynamic team that has a passion for spotting problems and the know-how to diminish them. This role requires a self-sufficient, individual contributor who will troubleshoot engineering solutions for electrical ride & show systems. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply today!

The Controls Engineer will report to Manager, Sustaining Engineering.

This is an on-site opportunity based in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

·Develop and implement corrective and enhancement solutions informed by system data.

·Conduct electrical and controls engineering analyses on ride and show systems.

·Ensure all designs and installations comply with relevant codes and standards.

·Lead or oversee fabrication, installation, and acceptance testing of control systems.

·Generate engineering documentation, including drawings, calculations, hazard analyses, test plans, and maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in electrical/controls engineering within the industrial controls, theme park, automation, transportation industries, or previous Disney experiences as part of College Program, Internship, contractor work, or Engineering Services.

• Demonstrated experience in ride and show control systems including safety critical applications for the entertainment industry.

• Hands-on knowledge of open and closed-loop feedback control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), relay logic, AC/DC electric motors, motor controllers (DC, stepper and servo drives), power conditioning, distributed control networks (e.g. ControlNet, ProfiBus), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Practical field troubleshooting experience, including development and implementation solutions for the industrial controls, automation, or show control industries.

• Experience working in multi-engineering discipline efforts including design, installation, testing, and sustaining/plant engineering on safety-critical systems.

• Proficiency documenting engineering designs using AutoCAD or an equivalent platform.

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proven oral and written communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, occasional 2nd or 3rd shifts, and provide immediate response coverage as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA 79 and UL 508A codes and standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of audio and video systems including: amps/mixers, microphones, digital audio devices, cameras, projectors, video servers, and displays.

• Demonstrated experience with software programming including ladder logic (Allen Bradley or Siemens) and C environments.

• Understanding of PC and Network systems including: hardware, switches/routers, wireless, cabling/fiber communication, IP configuration, network security, and general troubleshooting.

• Progress towards Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of Florida

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program is required.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Florida is $101,900.00 to $124,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Ride Controls Systems Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-09