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Entry Level Theme Park Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Livonia, MI

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment ...

... and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States ... This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability ...

... and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States ... This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability ...

CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Livonia, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment ...

CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Livonia, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment ...

CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Livonia, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment ...

Composites Engineer II

Livonia, MI · On-site

$84K - $111K/yr

... and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States ... The Composites Engineer IL will provide engineering and program management support for the Advanced ...

Composites Engineer II

Livonia, MI

$84K - $111K/yr

... and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States ... The Composites Engineer IL will provide engineering and program management support for the Advanced ...

The CLX Engineering SCADA Engineer is responsible for developing, configuring, and supporting ... and theme park ride and show systems is preferred. * Experience working onsite with customers ...

SCADA Engineer

Sanford, FL · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Description The CLX Engineering SCADA Engineer is responsible for developing, configuring, and ... and theme park ride and show systems is preferred. * Experience working onsite with customers ...

SCADA Engineer

Sanford, FL · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

The CLX Engineering SCADA Engineer is responsible for developing, configuring, and supporting ... and theme park ride and show systems is preferred. * Experience working onsite with customers ...

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How much do entry level theme park engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level theme park engineer in the United States is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Theme Park Engineer vs Ride Technician?

AspectEntry Level Theme Park EngineerRide Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in engineering or related field, certifications varyHigh school diploma or equivalent, technical certifications often required
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and oversight of theme park rides and attractionsMaintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of rides on-site
Employer & Industry UsageTheme parks, amusement parks, entertainment industryTheme parks, amusement parks, ride manufacturing companies

Entry Level Theme Park Engineers focus on designing and planning rides, requiring engineering knowledge and certifications. Ride Technicians handle maintenance and repairs, often with technical certifications. While both roles work within the theme park industry, engineers are involved in development, and technicians in operational upkeep.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Theme Park Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,362 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

CAE Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Roush

Livonia, MI

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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Job description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.  We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.  If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.  

Are you a vehicle enthusiast? Do you enjoy being challenged? If so, Roush is the place for you!! We are looking for a mechanical engineering student to intern with our CAE group for the summer of 2023 term. We offer a dynamic work environment and exposure to many unique projects! 

The CAE Intern is a broad role that offers you the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering programs in the CAE group. You will work closely with a team of engineers to analyze a variety of structures using analytical and finite element methods. Within this role, you will use analysis software to create and analyze finite element models. The industries you will support include but are not limited to automotive, theme park entertainment, and aerospace. This is a 40-hour-per-week paid internship position located in Livonia, MI.

Minimum qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Available to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
  • Minimum sophomore standing at a college or university
  • Strong course work solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, and Numerical methods.
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong desire to learn to apply analytical techniques to mechanical engineering problems
  • Willingness and desire to get hands-on experience

Preferred Skills:

  • Pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
  • Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge of machine learning / artificial intelligence applications in engineering
  • Experience using CAE software (Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS)
  • Mechanical project team experience (Formula SAE / Baja / EV / Entertainment Industry)

To apply, please visit the Roush careers page by clicking on this link: https://roush.applytojob.com

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Company Description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 4,000 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.


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