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Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what's possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we're creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the integration of multiple disparate underlying technologies into a unified solution delivery. Provides technical input, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions under an area of responsibility. This team member is responsible for integrating, ideating, developing, managing the development of, testing, and commissioning hardware and software systems as well as supporting efforts to evaluate and standardize the ways in which teams, platforms, and components communicate to deliver an epic and reliable experience for our guests and team members. This creative technologist will identify disruptive innovation and be charged with the technical product delivery across attraction, projects and platforms.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in managing the hardware/software integration process from detailed design to final release. Contribute to planning, budgeting, and design and implementation of applications, systems, and components in support of new Universal Creative work. Participate in software, network, and/or electronic architecture and technical reviews for various teams for inputs and to provide guidance for areas of risk or scope gaps. Works with Engineering & Safety, Facility & Construction team and contractors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, system integration, test, and adjust activities.
Develops software/hardware. Codes, develops, installs, and/or tests software/hardware systems, including mockups and proof-of-concepts.
Edits and updates specifications as specifically assigned by management. Contributes to design, develop, install, and/or test integration scopes for hardware and software systems, including mockups and proof-of-concepts.
Performs engineering technical (calculation, design, drafting, research) support to the team and/or overall hardware/software as assigned. Contributes modifications to hardware/software systems as required based upon design and field conditions. Drive technical improvements across all scopes.
Participate with hardware/software development teams (external and internal). Facilitate input from multiple teams including operations and technical teams to create standardized solutions for integration of systems. Facilitate communication between teams for clear delineation of scope for each responsible individual and vendor.
Stay up to date with the latest in technology and industry trends and introduce new technology concepts. Particularly as it relates to protecting the intellectually property associated with the implementation of emerging technologies. Work closely with Creative development teams on creating the concept of the overall experience and ensuring delivery meets all creative requirements.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Ability to perform the following is required:
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of creative and technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to organize, manage, and analyze a complex series of tasks and/or data to design and develop advanced technologies
Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will
Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience, Advanced Degree or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience.
EXPERIENCE
3+ years' experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles preferred or similar experience in related technical field.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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