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Sr Mechanical Engineer

Universal City, CALIFORNIA, us💼 Full-time💰 $125,000–$125,000🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior Mechanical Engineer providing engineering support, troubleshooting, and redesign for theme park attractions (rides and shows) to ensure operational readiness and reliability.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (theme park rides)

Builds

Mechanical and structural systems for theme park rides and shows

Domain

Entertainment / Theme Parks / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical/structural detailed design, hydraulic and pneumatic design, problem solving and troubleshooting, mechanical drawings, Solidworks, AutoCAD, safety critical systems design, component and system specifications, acceptance test procedures, failure and effects analysis

Preferred skills

California Certified Professional Engineer (PE), theme park operations knowledge, union environment experience

Technologies

Solidworks, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Respond to sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoot recurring design or maintenance issues; Perform re-engineering for complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; Produce scope of work and manage progress from design through installation; Develop and oversee project schedules and budgets; Monitor and interface with vendors/design-builders to resolve issues; Prepare and review equipment specifications and perform technical evaluations; Oversee mock-up, prototype, installation, test, and adjustments; Coordinate engineering activities between vendors, management, and technicians; Act as mentor for associate level engineers; Develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures; Partner with Creative in new attraction development; Review Engineering Change Notices for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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