Senior Mechanical Engineer presso Falcon's Beyond / Falcon's Treehouse, LLC

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Job Summary:

Falcon's Attractions is an award-winning pioneer in the themed entertainment industry. We specialize in advanced ride and show systems, custom engineering solutions, and standalone products and services that push the boundaries of innovation and storytelling.

The primary role of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to design, analyze, develop, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and commission complex electro-mechanical and robotic systems and sub-systems. Mechanical Engineers evaluate system and performance requirements and translate them into specialized mechanisms that meet the dynamic, creative, and safety needs of our entertainment clients.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned):

• Lead or support the Lead Mechanical Engineer in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design decisions, including component selection.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (Project, Systems, Controls, Electrical, Analysis, Design Services, etc.) to develop integrated solutions, focusing on:
  • Managing requirements and mechanical scope changes.
  • Defining and delivering mechanical products and tasks within scope and budget.
  • Ensuring understanding of and compliance with requirements and standards.
  • Planning and executing work systematically.
  • Supporting system-level Hazard Analyses (HA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA).
  • Working with SR&M Engineering to define safety functions and mitigations per ISO 13849 or equivalent standards.
• Participate in all project phases—from conceptual development through final commissioning—balancing customer requirements, product specifications, cost, and schedule.
• Provide input on mechanical calculations (non-FEA), FEA loading, hydraulic/pneumatic sizing, and facility input loading.
• Support the development of system architecture block diagrams.
• Perform mechanical design and drafting using 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Contribute to factory and site test plans and assist in test execution.
• Provide technical content for operation and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and sufficiency of mechanical design content in all documentation and drawings, including those prepared by support engineers.

Ancillary Duties:

• Communicate task progress relative to schedule expectations to the Lead Mechanical or Project Engineer.
• Collaborate with Designers and Analysts to complete mechanical design, drafting, analysis, and documentation.
• Lead or support customer design reviews as needed.
• Coordinate with Controls/Electrical Engineers for packaging and mounting of electrical/control equipment.
• Define and maintain project tolerancing and critical-to-quality philosophies.
• Assist in sales efforts and customer base expansion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position may include informal supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.
• Receives technical direction from the Project Engineer and Chief Mechanical Engineer.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related field).
• Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, drafting, and analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Professional License and/or Industry Organization Memberships 
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Ansys for 3D modeling and analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting (facility and electrical content).
• Familiarity with machine safety standards (e.g., EN ISO 13849).
• Experience with advanced dynamic analysis tools (e.g., LS-Dyna).
• Background in complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

About Us:

Falcon’s Beyond is a visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, sitting at the intersection of three potential high growth business opportunities: content, technology, and experiences.

Falcon’s Beyond propels intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units:

• Falcon’s Creative Group creates master plans, designs attractions and experiential entertainment, and produces content, interactives and software.
• Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops a diverse range of entertainment experiences using both Falcon’s Beyond owned and third party licensed intellectual property, spanning location-based entertainment, dining, and retail.
• Falcon’s Beyond Brands endeavors to bring brands and intellectual property to life through animation, movies, licensing and merchandising, gaming as well as ride and technology sales.

Falcon’s Beyond also invents immersive rides, attractions and technologies for entertainment destinations around the world. FALCON’S BEYOND and its related trademarks are owned by Falcon’s Beyond. Falcon’s is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.