Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Work Location: Orlando, FL
Work Type: Onsite
Travel Required: Up to ~35% domestic site travel
Relocation Assistance: No
Work Authorization: Only GC / US Citizens

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver large-scale mechanical systems for entertainment, amusement and attraction environments. The role involves everything from conceptual design, stress or load calculations, system installation and commissioning to safety / risk assessment and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full system mechanical design from scratch: component selection, load/stress/fatigue/acceleration calculations
  
• Perform risk & hazard assessments, including FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis), emergency evacuation scenarios, single-point failure minimization, and compliance with ASTM ride standards (e.g. F2291)
  
• Develop technical documentation: theories of operation, detailed design descriptions, installation and acceptance test plans, maintenance and job plans
  
• Produce detailed mechanical drawings, assemblies, and installation procedures using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
  
• Design, integrate, troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
  
• Lead system commissioning, startup, and field debugging; ensure systems function correctly under site conditions
  
• Act as technical lead on projects: matching technical requirements, mentoring junior engineers / technicians / contractors
  
• Manage smaller projects (~$50,000–$250,000): budgeting, scheduling, procurement/subcontractor oversight, change orders, scope definition
  
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, controls, fabrication, field operations, safety) and with clients to ensure deliverables meet expectations
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in mechanical systems design, analysis, and field work (strong preference for theme-park / ride design experience)
  
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for drawing generation and CAD modeling
  
• Solid understanding of mechanical load calculations, stress/fatigue analysis, reliability and life expectancy studies
  
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics / drawings
  
• Strong oral and written communication, ability to prepare clear, concise documentation
  
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute project tasks; lead project phases and coordinate teams
  
• Customer-focused, precise with detail and deadlines
  
• Ability to travel to customer sites up to ~35%, lift up to ~50 lbs, perform physically demanding tasks (climbing, reaching, etc.)
  

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with ASTM F2291 (Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides & Devices) and other safety / ride & attraction standards
  
• Experience with ride/attraction systems: guest acceleration, ingress/egress, evacuation modeling, reach envelopes
  
• Previous project management experience on mechanical projects
  
• Experience in contract documentation, scope change management
  
• Experience in field commissioning / startup / debugging on site
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work environments vary: office design work, shop / fabrication settings, and field / customer sites (construction / industrial / attractions environments)
  
• Must comply with safety protocols, possibly wear protective gear, work in clean or semi-clean attraction sites
  
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, lifting (~50 lbs), climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching, ability to handle mechanical tools and equipment
  

Standards & Safety Compliance:

• All designs must comply with applicable local / government agency building, safety, and design codes
  
• Must align with amusement ride safety standards (e.g. ASTM F2291 – Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices) for load, strength, acceleration, restraint, safety systems, etc.