Systems Technical Specialist

About the Role & Team

We create happiness. That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

Our charter is to provide a world-class product that weaves our culture of safety into the guest experience. To this end, this position requires a unique blend of creativity, technical mastery, collaboration, and a clear understanding of the direction to design solutions to complex problems as a member of Disneyland Resort’s Global Engineering and Technology group. The successful candidate will come to the table with a good measure of technical experience, a strong educational background, and an ardent drive for continuous self-improvement. This position is for an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer proficient in PLC/SCADA industrial control systems in a Theme Park or similar industrial environment.  This also includes basic OT networks, and Windows/Linux system administration.

This is a 24-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. This is a fully onsite role in Anaheim, CA reporting to Senior Manager-Sustaining Engineering.

What You Will Do

Work with the larger Attractions Systems, Cybersecurity, Sustaining Engineering, WDI and Engineering Services Teams at the Disneyland Resort to:

• Support the commissioning, deployment, configuration and ongoing sustainment of the Attraction Data Acquisition (ADAQ) systems in the attractions and related Resort systems.

• Serve as an advocate for data-driven attraction reliability by working with the Scientific Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, and Sustaining Engineering teams to identify candidates for analysis across many attractions.

• Document systems and procedures; create training materials; elevate best practices across teams.

• Collaborate closely with network engineering, Cyber Security and controls teams to ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable OT integrations.

• Work individually with minimal supervision while coordinating work schedules with partners as an integral part of a team.

• Able to occasionally work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings. This includes off-shifts, weekends, and holidays at times or in areas that could include dark spaces, elevated walkways, and industrial environments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Siemens, using platforms like ControlLogix and TwinCAT.

• IP network fundamentals and troubleshooting skills; ability to comfortably work with network engineers.

• Experience with configuring Windows/Linux based servers and virtual machines.

• Ability to review and understand electrical drawings, including wiring, network interconnect, and assembly drawings.

• Strong technical writing skills        

• Strong communication skills that can build consensus across teams.

• Strong training and teaching skill sets that can be leveraged to elevate the larger team of resort engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning SCADA systems.

• Programming experience Python and/or C# programming languages.

• Scripting experience (bash, cmd, PowerShell, etc.).

• Knowledge of Apache NiFi.

• Experience writing and executing test plans for machinery or software.

• Knowledge of project management tools, such as JIRA.

• System performance analysis skills to ensure requirements are satisfied.

• Prior experience in an entertainment venue or attractions/theme park industry OT systems.

Education                           

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related software engineering field.

• Preferred: MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related software engineering field.

• Preferred: Certifications including Net+, Security+, Manufacturer certifications, or other relevant certifications.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $107,100.00 to $130,700.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.