Sr Mechanical Engineer

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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, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner. We also 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. 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.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides engineering support for existing and new theme park attractions (rides and shows). Duties include complex downtime investigation and troubleshooting of ongoing issues, reverse engineering and redesign, and other engineering tasks as required to ensure daily operational readiness of attractions. Additional duties include complex re‑design and development efforts for mechanical / structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements.

Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services, third‑party consulting, contracts, and scheduling of work.

All work shall be in conformance with ASTM F24 Committee guidelines and compliant with applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others.

This role has exposure to multiple different ride and show systems spanning multiple decades, each with its unique fun and challenges. The role has a 5‑day workweek onsite. Offsite work may be allowed with prior approval from the Engineering Manager. The role may include additional nights and/or “weekends” only when necessary.

• Responds to day‑to‑day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring design or maintenance issues.
• Performs re‑engineering efforts for Attractions including complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Produces scope of work for capital design projects and manages progress from design through installation.
• Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands.
• Monitors and interfaces with vendors/design‑builders to resolve problems and design issues.
• Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services.
• Oversees mock‑up, prototype, installations, test and adjustments of show and ride systems.
• Coordinates engineering activities between vendors, engineers, ride and show management, and technicians.
• Provides project status updates on assigned task list items to the appropriate ride manager and engineering manager.
• Interfaces between Central Shops and the Mechanical Engineering group to address their engineering needs.
• Helps improve existing engineering procedures and develops new procedures as needed.
• Acts as mentor for associate level engineers.
• Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines.
• Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems. Reviews other engineer’s ATPs.
• Partners with Universal Creative in the development…