Mechanical Engineer I

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer provides sustaining engineering support for theme park attractions (rides and shows). Duties include recurring downtime investigation, reverse engineering, and other engineering tasks as required to ensure daily operational readiness of attractions. Additional duties include re-design and development efforts, under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Manager, 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. Due to the nature of the work, it may require nights and/or weekends when necessary due to equipment availability.
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.
Responsibilities

• Responds to day-to-day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring design or maintenance issues.
• Supports re-engineering efforts for Attractions including complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Supports a Senior Engineer with large capital design projects (scope of work, managing progress, overseeing design).
• 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.
• Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering's guidelines.
• Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems per internal and external standards.
• Assists with Technical Services review of incoming Universal Creative attractions and supports onsite install and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $105,000
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Analytical skills to perform basic engineering calculations for design and test of mechanical systems.
• Ability to learn and perform basic Finite Element Analysis on simple structures.
• Basic awareness of welded structures/joints, composite materials, manufacturing, and fabrication.
• Basic awareness of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of common metals (carbon and alloy steels, aluminum) and plastics/composites.
• Proficiency in mechanical drawings, Solidworks, AutoCAD and technical documents.
• Ability to follow pre-established Universal design specifications and industry standards (such as AWS, ANSI and ASTM F24).
• Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams. Strong team player.

Desired Characteristics:

• Theme Park knowledge and experience
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Knowledge of ASTM F24 standards, AWS D1, and relevant ASME/ASTM/ANSI standards

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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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].