WDI Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, Glendale, Spring 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA • 20h ago

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture... ??

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.??

The approximate date of this internship is January 2026 to June 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Show Mechanical Engineering intern to join the team that helps to dream and create many of the magical moments that our guests enjoy! The Show Systems team is responsible for delivering world class Audio- Animatronic figures, show action equipment and special effects throughout their full lifecycle. We partner with various teams to help deliver quality products, and our processes and tools help to take us from concept design to production and installation.

An intern with our department focuses on mechanical engineering tasks related to the creation of animatronic figures and show action equipment, where fantastic show, lifelike performance, durability, reliability and safety are a must. We are responsible for bringing the creative intent (look, feel & sound) of our stories into physical reality. The intern will support different phases of the engineering process from concept development through final design, production, test, installation and commissioning for a variety of theme park attractions. Our diverse needs call for many areas of specialization which allow our engineers to learn and grow within the mechanical engineering realm. These areas include design engineering, machine design, mechanical analysis, advanced 3d modeling, 3d printing, production processes, material sciences, and more. Candidates are not expected to have experience in each space but should be passionate about growing their skills in these areas as they relate to themed entertainment.

We are looking for candidates who are excited to solve hard problems and grow in the mechanical sciences in service to bring the Walt Disney Company's stories to life! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

Design mechanical components under the direction of others

Create models and drawings in Solidworks

Perform calculations for machine designs such as development of loads, stress analysis, and motor and component sizing

Provide production support for animated figures and show action equipment

Support test and commissioning of animated figures and show action equipment

Generate drawings and engineering reports to document engineering designs

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ability to perform basic engineering analysis and calculations

Possess a basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes

Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3d modeling tools

Availability to work various shifts commensurate with global project requirements (typically 8am - 5 pm)

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills

Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities

Familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is desired [ANSYS is preferred]

Familiar with mechanical system modeling tools [MATLAB or Simulink is preferred]

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an ABET accredited engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information ??

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: ??

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship???

Be at least 18 years of age???

Possess unrestricted work authorization???

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.???

Additional Information??

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work?

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA?

The pay rate for this role in California is $30.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $35.00 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job ID: 10129195

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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