Field Engineer

Job Title: Field EngineerJob Description

We are seeking Contract Field Test Engineers to support the onsite installation, integration, testing, and acceptance of a large-scale ride system at a major Orlando theme park. This position will work directly at the project site and support the project from equipment receipt and installation through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system testing, commissioning, and final acceptance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working in an active construction and installation environment, coordinating across engineering, project management, installation teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders. Experience supporting projects at large-scale themed entertainment installations would be highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of ride systems and associated equipment.

• Execute and document Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system-level acceptance testing.

• Perform functional testing to verify installed equipment meets engineering specifications and customer requirements.

• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track issues discovered during testing.

• Coordinate with engineering teams, technicians, installers, vendors, and project management to resolve field issues.

• Support ride system testing, including subsystem and integrated system verification.

• Review test procedures, drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria prior to testing.

• Document test results, discrepancies, punch-list items, and corrective actions.

• Assist with receiving inspections of equipment arriving onsite.

• Verify equipment for damage, completeness, configuration, and conformance to project requirements.

• Support onsite inventory management, material tracking, and equipment accountability.

• Help coordinate equipment and material availability with the installation schedule.

• Track open technical issues through resolution and retesting.

• Provide clear communication regarding testing status, installation progress, risks, and outstanding issues.

• Participate in project meetings and coordinate testing activities with project schedules and milestones.

• Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation, testing, commissioning, and execution of formal test procedures and documenting test results.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of experience supporting equipment installation, field testing, commissioning, systems integration, or acceptance testing.

• Proficiency in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a hands-on field environment.

• Effective coordination across engineering, project management, vendors, technicians, and customer teams.

• Comfortable working 100% onsite in an active installation/construction environment.

• Ability to work around changing project schedules and testing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working for a theme-park contractor, ride manufacturer, systems integrator, or attraction installation company.

• Experience with ride systems, show systems, automation, controls, electromechanical systems, or industrial equipment.

• Previous experience with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, or verification and validation.

• Experience coordinating installation activities with construction trades and subcontractors.

• Experience with receiving inspection, inventory management, material tracking, or equipment configuration management.

• Experience working on large, multidisciplinary installation projects with aggressive schedules.

Work Environment

This role requires working 100% onsite in an active installation and construction environment, coordinating effectively across various teams and adapting to changing project schedules and testing priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Orlando, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

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