
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Orlando, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
- ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
- Rated as a top System Integrator Giant
- Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of mechanical components based on project requirements
- Experience doing design via 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
- Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied.
- Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
- Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
- Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a mechanical system.
- Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
- Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
- Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, analysis reports, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
- Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies
- Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
- Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles
- At least 3+ years of experience in mechanical design from scratch or major modifications (50+% redesign)
- Knowledge of techniques involving GD&T for large scale systems or systems with high duty cycle and fatigue requirements
- Experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering is preferred