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Staff Finders Technical

Mechanical Engineer

Staff Finders Technical, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Summary We have a Mechanical Engineer position open in Orlando, FL. This role is responsible for mechanical engineering on large-scale projects, including full system design, analysis, and field support. Project responsibilities include mechanical system design from scratch, stress and fatigue calculations, acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk and hazard assessment, component selection, and mechanical system installation/commissioning.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement fully integrated mechanical assembly systems to meet project and client requirements

Perform system analysis and calculations, including stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, and tolerance studies

Conduct risk and hazard assessments to ensure mechanical safety and compliance with amusement ride standards (ASTM)

Develop technical documentation, including theory of operation, system design descriptions, test plans, and maintenance/job plans

Prepare detailed mechanical design drawings and assemblies using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

Design, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

Understand Class 1 parts to optimize redundancy and minimize single points of failure

Assist with start-up, debugging, commissioning, and field installation of integrated mechanical systems

Act as technical lead on projects, guiding lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors

Manage smaller projects ($50K$250K), including scheduling, work assignments, purchasing, subcontractor oversight, and cost management

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally including theme park or amusement ride design

Strong experience with full system mechanical design, including stress, fatigue, and load calculations

Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Knowledge of safety standards for amusement rides and ability to conduct hazard/risk assessments

Experience leading technical teams and supervising field installation and commissioning activities

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel up to 35 percent

Nice to Have

Experience with material stress design and failure effects analysis

Familiarity with acceleration forces, reach envelopes, ingress/egress, and emergency evacuation scenarios

Prior experience with field support at large-scale projects

Additional Information

Location: Orlando, FL (100% onsite at client locations, mainly theme parks)

Interview Process: Phone screen with Talent Advisor, technical video interview with hiring manager, final onsite technical interview

Apply Today If you are a Mechanical Engineer with strong system design skills, amusement ride experience, and expertise in safety, stress, and risk analysis, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to lead mechanical engineering projects in Orlando, FL.

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