roller coaster designer
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Roller Coaster Roller Coaster DesignerDesigner
David London
Overview
• Use computers to design Roller Coasters
• Very competitive job
• Roller Coasters can take millions of dollars to build and two to three years to design
• The Roller Coasters are built all over the world
Overview
• Some designers use paper not computers
• Designers use computers to make safety systems which make sure the ride is safe
Education
• Degree in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
• Many years of Computer Training
• Three years of experience in Heavy Mechanical Designing
• Can be a drafter before going into this career
Salary and Hours
• Starting salary-$45,000-50,000
• Potential salary-$110,000
• Work from 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Sometimes work longer
Growth Potential
• The growth is stable• It could grow in the
future• Job is popular
Occupation Employment 2008
Employment 2018
Change 2008-2018 (number)
Change 2008-2018 (percent)
Drafter 251,900 262,500 10,700 4%
Mechanical drafter
78,700 77,800 -900 -1%
Roller Coaster Companies
• Arrow Dynamics• Intamin AG• Vekoma• S&S Power• Roller Coaster Corp.
of America
Facts
• The Roller Coaster Designs get build all over the world
• Some designs get built in more then one amusement park
• Some roller coasters get tested hundreds of times
Related careeres
• Architect• Mechanical Designer• Engineer• Drafter• Computer
Programmer
Success Quote
“the greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving”(Oliver Wendell Holmes)
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