Engineering Technician

What you'll bring to the team

Engineering Technician

Keep Our Attractions Running. Create Unforgettable Guest Experiences.

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Do you enjoy solving technical challenges while working on world-class attractions? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to help maintain the safety, reliability, and performance of our attractions, facilities, and supporting systems. From preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to supporting exciting site developments, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our guests enjoy a safe and memorable experience every day.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working at heights and climbing up to 200 feet while wearing a full-body safety harness that has a weight limit of 280lbs . They should also possess basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools .

This position operates on a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule . Typical shift hours are 4:30 AM to 2:00 PM for first shift and 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM for second shift. Team members have three days off each week, including one weekend day ; however, schedules may vary based on operational and business needs .

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Technician, you'll be responsible for keeping our attractions and facilities operating at the highest standards. Your day may include:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on rides, attractions, and site systems.

• Conducting inspections and safety checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards.

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Maintaining attraction reliability while minimizing operational downtime.

• Supporting ride systems, life safety systems, emergency equipment, and audio-visual installations.

• Assisting with new equipment installations, site improvements, and annual maintenance projects.

• Completing maintenance documentation and work orders accurately.

• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe workspaces.

• Collaborating with operations teams to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

• Working safely and following all engineering and health & safety procedures.

Safety First

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be committed to following all health and safety procedures, identifying potential hazards, and helping create a safe environment for team members and guests alike.

Why Join Us?

At our attraction, no two days are the same. You'll be part of a dedicated engineering team responsible for maintaining exciting rides and experiences that create lasting memories for thousands of guests.

We offer:

• A dynamic and unique working environment.

• The opportunity to work on iconic attractions and themed entertainment systems.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• A supportive team culture focused on safety, innovation, and excellence.

• The chance to make a visible impact on the guest experience every day.

Qualifications & Experience

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and dependable technician with a passion for safety, engineering, and delivering quality results.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of two years of vocational or technical training.

• At least two years of engineering or maintenance experience.

• Experience working in technical, themed entertainment, attractions, or similar environments is highly desirable.

• Professional qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline is preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain a wide variety of equipment and systems.

• Experience working effectively in high-pressure environments and managing multiple priorities.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and service.

Technical Skills

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Comfortable inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment ranging from 24V DC to 480V AC .

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and inspection processes.

• Ability to use computers and maintenance management systems effectively.

Working Conditions

This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support operations.

You should be comfortable:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Working at heights of 200+ feet .

• Using lifts, ladders, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

• Lifting up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, and performing physical tasks throughout your shift.

• Ability to meet the physical requirement of weighing and maintaining less than 280 lbs (due to the weight limitations on the ladder(s)

Benefits

Benefits - The Perks of the Magic ✨

Fantastic Health Coverage: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you feeling your best.

Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create more unforgettable moments.

️ Merlin Magic Pass: Share the fun with free entry for you, your family, and friends to LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s plus other Merlin Entertainments attractions.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Celebrate your achievements with exciting recognition programs.

401(k) Savings Plan: Build your future with our company-matched retirement program.

Pay Range

USD $27.00/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

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Location (Country-State-City) US-FL-Orlando

Job ID 2026-14118

Employment Type Full-Time

Offer/Contract Type At Will (US Only)

Location Name Orlando Eye