Roller coaster engineers are responsible for designing and building thrilling roller coasters. With a skills in mechanical engineering, they oversee the creation of roller coasters for amusement parks.
These engineers also need to ensure that roller coasters are inclusive for people with disabilities and aim to create enjoyable and exciting experiences for all visitors. When designing these rides, they have to keep in mind the target audience, materials used, and type of ride.
Roller coasters have not always been this way. Back in the 15th century in Russia, the first ever ‘roller coaster’ was just a giant ice slide!