Mechanical Engineering Senior

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides engineering support for existing and new 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 re-design and development efforts for mechanical / structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services, third party consulting, contracts, and scheduling of work.

AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others.

Offsite work may be allowed with prior approval from the Engineering Manager. The role may include additional nights and/or “weekends” only when necessary.

Responsibilities Responds to day-to-day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring design or maintenance issues.

Performs re-engineering efforts for Attractions including complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Produces scope of work for capital design projects and manages progress from design through installation.

Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands.

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

Oversees mock-up, 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.

Interfaces between Central Shops and the Mechanical Engineering group to address their engineering needs.

Helps improve existing engineering procedures and develops new procedures as needed.

Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines.

Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems. Partners with Universal Creative in the development of new Attractions. Review designs attend design review meetings and support on-site installation and testing.

Reviews Engineering Change Notice (ECN) forms and contents for accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations.

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 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.

medical insurance

dental insurance

tuition reimbursement

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Minimum 7 years mechanical/structural detailed design experience associated w/ dynamic motion systems/components.

Minimum 3 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.

Proficient knowledge and logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems.

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.

Knowledgeable in AWS, ANSI, and ASTM (especially F24) standards.

Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with short notice

Desired Characteristics Theme Park Operations knowledge and experience

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas. Ability to multi-task and be flexible

Experience in a union environment

NBCUniversal's 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.

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