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Controls EngineerNBCUniversal · Bedford

Controls Engineer

BedfordOn-siteFull-time

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Designs, specifies, tenders and manages vendors for PLC-based ride and show control systems, from design through installation, commissioning and acceptance testing, while managing budgets and schedules for assigned contracts.

About this role

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.

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.

Skills

Acceptance TestingCommissioningContract ManagementDrivesElectrical DesignHMIPLC ProgrammingPL/SILRockwell PLCSafety-rated Control SystemsSCADASchedule AnalysisSiemens PLCTechnical DocumentationTest ProtocolsVendor Management

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