Mechanical Engineer for Themed Entertainment

Job Description

Job Description

L3DFX is seeking a highly organized, creative, personable and experienced individual to take a role as a Mechanical Engineer. As part of our team, you would work with our Design and Production Department to ensure the successful development of a build strategy for your specified prop or scenic scope. If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking to get into an exciting industry, Themed Entertainment is among the best. L3DFX provides design/build services to industries ranging from theme parks to major motion pictures. Yes, it's as intriguing as it sounds.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop build strategies, including frames, materials, cooperation, hardware, etc. to build custom elements such as show set pieces/static props.
• Assist design team to develop build approach and strategies to achieve client and project requirements.
• Identity and apply materials to be used in the build as well as create a Bill of Materials.
• Identify and source materials, parts or components for the project that will achieve the desired build objectives.
• Develop build order instructions as well as build drawings necessary for fabrication.
• Create final assembly or installation strategies for build and installation teams.
• Research, study and identify creative build strategies for implementation when necessary.
• Use Solidworks and CAD software to create preliminary and detailed models and drawings of the props, products or set pieces.
• Produce construction documentation and specifications for build.
• Cooperate with production staff to resolve any issues related to design.
• Travel to project sites may be required from time to time.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Design Manager.

Company Description

L3DFX is an award-winning creative studio based in Bolingbrook, IL, specializing in the design and fabrication of immersive environments, props, interactive experiences, and themed structures. From concept to installation, we bring the impossible to life for theme parks, global attractions, sports franchises, cruise lines, museums, and major entertainment brands including Disney, Universal, NFL teams, and Carnival Cruise Lines to name a few.

With over 40 employees and a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, our in-house capabilities span digital design, mechanical engineering, fabrication in fiberglass, wood, plastics, and metal, as well as app development, lighting systems, projection mapping, and special effects. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries—whether developing a custom fire-safe resin for a Disney float, building an intergalactic Barbie experience, or engineering interactive fan zones for major stadiums.

At L3DFX, we don’t just make things, we Design. Create. Deliver.

Company Description

L3DFX is an award-winning creative studio based in Bolingbrook, IL, specializing in the design and fabrication of immersive environments, props, interactive experiences, and themed structures. From concept to installation, we bring the impossible to life for theme parks, global attractions, sports franchises, cruise lines, museums, and major entertainment brands including Disney, Universal, NFL teams, and Carnival Cruise Lines to name a few. \r\n\r\nWith over 40 employees and a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, our in-house capabilities span digital design, mechanical engineering, fabrication in fiberglass, wood, plastics, and metal, as well as app development, lighting systems, projection mapping, and special effects. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries—whether developing a custom fire-safe resin for a Disney float, building an intergalactic Barbie experience, or engineering interactive fan zones for major stadiums.\r\n\r\nAt L3DFX, we don’t just make things, we Design. Create. Deliver.