Sustaining Controls Engineer-Project Hire

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is seeking a Sustaining Controls Engineer for an 18-month project position at their Anaheim location. This role focuses on the Ride Control aspects of Registered Attractions, involving hands-on PLC software development, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic theme park environment, combining engineering expertise with entertainment innovation.

The ideal candidate will join a team dedicated to maintaining and improving attraction reliability, responding to technical emergencies, and ensuring safe operations. Working under a mentor's guidance, you'll be responsible for system analysis, hazard assessment, and implementing reliability improvements. The role requires both technical depth in control systems and the ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and responding to attraction downtimes, developing improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. The position demands expertise in PLC programming, electronic control systems, and industrial safety standards, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge theme park technologies.

This role offers competitive compensation ($104,600-$127,800) and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, educational opportunities, and unique Disney perks. It's an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about applying their skills in an entertainment context while contributing to creating magical experiences for millions of guests.