Kevin Palmer
Mechanical Engineer for Universal Studios Hollywood
- Role
- Mechanical Engineer Ii at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Palmer
Mechanical Engineer for Universal Studios Hollywood Technical Services working on reliability and sustainability of attractions, shows, and special effects.
Experience
Mechanical Engineer Ii
Jun 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Mechanical Engineer 1 (June 2022 - July 2025)- Responded to attraction downtimes and equipment failures as the on-call engineer, delivering rapid engineering assessments and repair plans to uphold guest safety, minimize attraction downtime, and any effects to show quality- Analyzed static and dynamic structures using ANSYS and hand calculations to validate new designs, ensuring compliance with safety factors and design requirements defined by ASCE, ASTM F24, AWS, and Universal’s internal General Performance Specifications (GPS)- Conducted root cause analysis of failures and nonconformances to develop targeted engineering corrective actions that improve attraction reliability, maintainability, and safety- Developed Hazard Analyses (HA) and Failure Modes and Effects (FMEA) documentation to support engineering design implementation and validation in compliance with ASTM F24 and Universal GPS requirements- Developed and executed Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) on new equipment and designs to validate field functionality and ensure proper overall system integration- Performed troubleshooting of complex hydraulic and mechanical systems, evaluating failure modes and their effects to develop engineering solutions that improve reliability and system performance- Created 3D CAD models and 2D fabrication drawings of detail parts, weldments, and mechanical assemblies, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD & T standards- Designed, built, and programmed animated figures for Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), delivering immersive show elements that integrate seamlessly and meet the dynamic show requirements under a fast-paced production schedule- Collaborated with union technicians, machinists, external vendors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to deliver engineering solutions that were fabrication-ready, user-friendly, easily integrates into existing systems, and meets all technical requirements.
Education
University of Southern California
Master's degree, Astronautical Engineering
2020 — 2021
Newport Harbor High School
High School
2013 — 2017
University of Southern California
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
2017 — 2020
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