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Senior Controls Engineer-Project Hire Job ID 10157361 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date postedAug. 21, 2026Job Summary:

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?

As a Senior Controls Engineer with the Ride Control Team, you will work on creative solutions and implementing control systems for ride motion applications to enhance our guest experience. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer that can contribute to the development of control systems for rides, transportation, and entertainment.

You will work on electrical and electronic systems that provide control of attractions, automated laundry facilities and show elements. We require knowledge of electrical design and software development in multiple languages in industrial controls or entertainment systems. We seek an individual that works well both individually and as a member of the project team.

This position is a 22-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. The position is based in Lake Buena Vista, FL, reporting to the Manager-Controls Engineer.

What You Will Do

• Develop software architecture and coding for Embedded Systems, Rockwell and Siemens PLCs
• Develop and troubleshoot software and hardware on motion control VFD and servo systems
• Develop hardware and software design documents
• Develop safety analysis documents used in safety critical applications
• Develop and troubleshoot software for industrial Graphical User Interfaces
• Develop and perform control system acceptance test plans

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls or the entertainment ride and show industry
• Proficient in PLC programming and C/C++
• Experience designing and architecting control systems hardware to UL 508a, e.g. Motor Control Cabinets, IO enclosures, field sensors, cabling, etc.
• Ability to travel internationally on an intermittent basis for business needs, with assignments ranging from approximately 2 to 12 weeks.
• Experience in AC and DC Drive programming and tuning
• Experience in safety related control systems
• Experience in software development planning and documentation
• Experience in version control and collaboration software tools
• Knowledge of industrial network protocols, AS-I, INTERBUS, ControlNet, Profinet, CIP and Ethernet IP
• Experience in software testing and commissioning
• Experience drawing, interpreting, and marking up AutoCAD assemblies and schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with IEC – 61131 using Ladder Diagram and Structured Text
• Experience in safety control system design using safety PLCs and safety devices
• Experience in developing risk assessments and designs using IEC/ISO functional safety standards
• Knowledge of I/O and Supervisory Network systems
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic servo control systems

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is required
• Preferred: Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred

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 (opens in new window)

The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $135,200.00-$181,200.00 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. About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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