资深演出布景机械工程师-机动人偶 Sr Show Mechanical Engineer-Animatronics

Job ID 10128445 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business Shanghai Disney Resort Date posted Aug. 15, 2025

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Job Summary:

简介:

华特迪士尼幻想工程是迪士尼乐园和度假区业务部门的一部分，负责总体规划、创意开发、设计、工程、生产、项目管理以及研发。其富有才华的幻想工程师团队代表150多个专业，负责所有迪士尼度假区、主题乐园和景点、房地产开发、区域娱乐场所和新媒体项目的创建 – 从概念启动到安装和调试。

演出布景系统团队帮助设想并创造我们游客欢享的许多神奇时刻。我们的团队负责在整个生命周期内提供世界级的发声机动人偶、演出布景机动设备和特效。我们与各个专业合作，协助交付高质量的产品。从概念设计到生产和安装，我们的流程和工具都为我们提供帮助。

基本职责描述:

该部门的机械工程师负责推动发声机动人偶和演出布景机动设备的设计和开发，这些设备必须具有耐用性、长寿命、可靠性和安全性。我们负责各种工程设计任务：概念、小样、零件设计、危害分析、失效模式与影响分析（FMEA）和系统安全、有限元分析（FEA）、设计审查、文档以及实现创意意图的整体功能。候选人将支持工程设计过程的各个阶段，包括各种主题乐园景点从概念开发设计到最终设计、生产、测试、安装和调试。

核心职能和责任:

您将…

从高层次经验/故事描述和艺术品中提炼并协商技术要求
管理项目范围，构思、设计并交付各种创新的演出布景元素，包括发声机动人偶和演出布景机动设备，确保耐用性、可靠性和安全性，同时满足创意意图和要求
制定基本工作计划（工期、预算、资源定义）
在工程设计、小样、生产、安装、测试、移交和收尾的所有阶段监督工程团队的日常活动
执行并监督动态机电系统的设计和工程
执行并监督机械设计的有限元分析（FEA）
执行并监督机动人偶的刚体动力学（RBD）建模
负责危害分析、失效模式与影响分析（FMEA）和故障分析文件和报告
负责子系统供应商/承包商的管理和监督
负责SolidWorks模型、图纸开发和发布
在项目核心团队和供应商面前代表演出布景机械工程团队
与项目采购团队合作，开展供应商合同的招标和授标

基本资历:

您将为该岗位带来…

能够看到大局并传达项目愿景
能够主动解决问题、调整范围并更新管理方式
具有管理供应商设计、制造和调试活动的能力
能够编写和审查技术文件，如要求说明、操作理论、工作范围、危害分析和验收测试程序
了解行业和迪士尼设计标准
制造和质量控制流程的工作知识
了解机器设计和几何尺寸与公差（GD&T）
具备制造工艺设计知识，如CNC加工、钣金、3d打印、塑料和模具设计
强大的机电或机器人硬件知识和现场安装测试的实践经验
卓越的“从白纸开始”的设计感
精通工程设计工具，如SolidWorks、AutoCAD、Navisworks或BIM 360、ANSYS、MATLAB、Design X、Rhino
良好的口头和书面沟通技巧
发明新迪士尼知识产权和专利的构思技能
愿意根据要求在国内（中国）和国际（主要是美国）出差
可根据全球项目要求轮班工作（通常为上午8点至下午5点）

资历要求:

至少7年相关经验

首选资历:

主题娱乐经验
专业工程师执照

学历要求:

机械工程、航空航天工程、或工程机械理学学士

首选学历:

工学硕士或工商管理硕士(MBA)
Title:                                 Senior Show Mechanical Engineer – Animatronics

Department:                    Walt Disney Imagineering, Show Systems Studio, Animatronics
Status and Labor Grade:       Salaried
Reports To:                      Animatronics Studio Manager / Show Studio Executive
GENERAL INTRODUCTION:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented teams of Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation and commissioning - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
The Show Systems team helps to dream and create many of the magical moments that our guests enjoy. Our team is responsible for delivering world class Audio-Animatronics figures, show action equipment and special effects through their full lifecycle. We partner with various disciplines to help deliver quality products and our processes and tools help to take us from concept design to production and installation.
GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Mechanical engineers within the department drive the design and development of Audio-Animatronics figures and show action equipment, where durability, long life, reliability, and safety are a must. We are responsible for various engineering tasks: concepts, mockups, part design, hazard analysis, FMEA & system safety, FEA, design reviews, documentation, and the overall functionality to fulfill the creative intent. The candidate will support various phases of the engineering process which includes design from concept development through final design, production, test, installation, and commissioning for a variety of theme park attractions.
CORE FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will…
Distill & negotiate technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions and artwork
Manage project scopes to conceive, design, and deliver a wide variety of innovative show elements including Audio-Animatronics figures and show action equipment ensuring durability, reliability, and safety while meeting creative intent and requirements
Develop basic workplans (schedule, budget, resource definition)
Supervise the daily activities of an engineering team through all phases of engineering design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out
Perform and oversee the design and engineering of dynamic electro-mechanical systems
Perform and oversee Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of mechanical designs
Perform and oversee Rigid Body Dynamic (RBD) modeling of animated figures
Be responsible for Hazard, FMEA, and failure analysis documents & reports
Be the Responsible Individual for sub-system Vendor/Contractor management and oversight
Be responsible for SolidWorks models, drawing development, and release
Represent Show Mechanical Engineering to the project core team and Vendors
Collaborate with the project procurement team to bid and award Vendor contracts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
What you bring to the role…
Ability to see the big picture and communicate the project vision
Ability to proactively solve problems, adjust scope, and update management
Ability to manage Vendor design, fabrication, and commissioning activities
Ability to write and review technical documents such as Requirements Specifications, Theory of Operations, Scopes of Work, Hazard Analyses, and Acceptance Test Procedures
Knowledge of Industry and Disney design standards
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes
Knowledge of machine design and GD&T
Knowledge in design for manufacturing processes e.g. CNC machining, sheet metal, 3d printing, plastics and mold design
Strong electro-mechanical or robotics hardware knowledge and hands-on field installation and test experience
Superior "clean sheet of paper" design sensibilities
Strong knowledge of engineering design tools e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Navisworks or BIM 360, ANSYS, MATLAB, Design X, Rhino
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ideation skills to invent new Disney IP & patents
Willingness to travel both domestic (China) and international (primarily USA) as required
Availability to work various shifts commensurate with global project requirements (typically 8am – 5 pm)
Excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Chinese
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Themed Entertainment experience
Professional Engineer License
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Masters in Engineering or MBA

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About Shanghai Disney Resort:

Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China, is a place where friends and families can escape together to a whole new world of fantasy, imagination, creativity and adventure. The resort is home to the Shanghai Disneyland theme park; two themed hotels; Disneytown, a large shopping, dining and entertainment district; a Broadway-style theatre; Wishing Star Park and other outdoor recreation areas. Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members provide world-class service to guests, and the resort brings classic Disney stories and characters to life with authentic cultural touches and themes tailored specifically for the people of China. Shanghai Disney Resort offers something for everyone – thrilling adventures, lush gardens where guests can relax together and enriching interactive experiences.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Imagineering (Shanghai), which is part of a business we call Shanghai Disney Resort.

Specific benefits vary between different roles and may be adjusted according to company policy. Shanghai Disney Resort does not charge a fee to submit job applications and has not authorized any individual or company to charge to do so. Please always check our official channels or platforms for the most relevant recruitment information.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, intellectual or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. The “Equal Employment Opportunity” in this policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

"The era we are living in today is a dream coming true."

Walt Disney

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