Controls Engineer

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Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
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The Role
Supports the specification, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of ride and show control systems. Manages suppliers, technical documentation, budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, testing, and safety requirements. Reviews engineering designs and test results, develops protocols, provides technical guidance, and collaborates with technical and non-technical stakeholders across disciplines and locations.
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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Universal  United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) is looking for Controls  Engineers  with  experience in Rockwell  or  Siemens  PLCs  to support the  delivery of ride  and  show control  systems.  The role  covers  specification, tendering,  supplier  management, design, manufacture, installation,  commissioning  and acceptance testing, alongside managing  budgets and schedules  for  assigned  contracts  or scopes  of work.
  • Assists in managing  or manages vendors through  the process of bidding,  designing,  manufacturing,  testing, shipping, installation,  start  up,  and  commissioning of ride  or  show control  systems.
  • Provides technical  guidance and  vendor management  through day to-day  design, fabrication,  installation,  test & adjust  and  commissioning  activities. Responsible  for both technical and  project/contract  management as it  applies to scope generation, vendor contract  establishment  and management, directives,  and  change order  processing with  the support  of  Ride/Show  leaders.
  • Supports the translating  of  creative  intent and business goals into  technical  documents  that will serve to  acquire  bids  and  lock in price  and  schedule for delivery of systems.
  • Performs engineering technical (calculation,  design, drafting,  research)  support to  the  Ride/Show  project team  and/or overall Engineering and  Safety as  assigned.
  • Reviews portions  of  vendor-provided  design review  documents.  Includes drawing review,  component selection  review, calculation review, test plan review, test  results  review, or  review of other  deliverable  items  as specified  by Engineering & Safety management.
  • Reviews, edits,  or develops  test protocols,  procedures, and plans.  Executes  witness  or approve  testing and test  results as assigned  and  authorised by Engineering and  Safety management.
  • Understand and  actively participate in Environmental,  Health & Safety responsibilities  by  following established  UDX policy, procedures, training and  team  member involvement activities.

Requirements
  • Strong  knowledge of electrical design  and  technical documentation.
  • Relevant professional  experience in  controls  engineering and engineering  project delivery.
  • Hands-on  experience  working with  a range  of electrical equipment,  supported by relevant electrical qualifications.
  • A good  understanding  of automation  and control systems,  including  PLCs, drives, HMIs  and SCADA.
  • Understanding  of  safety-rated  control  systems (PL/SIL), with  experience delivering systems to  the  required  safety performance levels  and  producing  supporting  documentation.
  • Ability  to communicate clearly with  technical and  non-technical  stakeholders and confidently present  project  progress.
  • Ability  to  build  effective  relationships  and collaborate across disciplines,  cultures and locations.
  • Ability  to  organise  complex  tasks and manage suppliers to develop and  deliver  ride  and  show control  systems.
  • Ability  to interpret  complex  technical instructions,  drawings and  calculations.
  • Strong skills  in schedule analysis and  contract  management.
  • Confidence in  influencing  significant decisions  with tact and  diplomacy  while  maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Ability  to define  problems,  collect  and  analyse data, establish  facts  and draw sound conclusions.
  • Comfortable working  in  an  environment with changing situations and  priorities.
  • Willingness to  travel internationally.

Qualifications
  • Have  a degree in  electrical engineering,  automation technology,  or  mechatronics,  or a comparable  qualification  such  as an HND/HNC  in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of electrical design and technical documentation
  • Relevant professional experience in controls engineering and engineering project delivery
  • Hands-on experience with a range of electrical equipment and relevant electrical qualifications
  • Understanding of automation and control systems, including PLCs, drives, HMIs, and SCADA
  • Understanding and experience delivering safety-rated control systems to required PL/SIL performance levels with supporting documentation
  • Clear communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines, cultures, and locations
  • Ability to organize complex tasks and manage suppliers
  • Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, drawings, and calculations
  • Strong schedule analysis and contract management skills
  • Ability to influence significant decisions tactfully and diplomatically
  • Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions
  • Comfort working in changing situations and priorities
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or mechatronics, or comparable HND/HNC qualification in electrical/electronic engineering

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