About the role#
This internship places you within the Walt Disney Imagineering studio responsible for designing and developing theme park rides. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on creating immersive attractions. The role emphasizes learning, providing exposure to experts across various engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to testing.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for specific projects.
- Perform mechanical analysis of various components and systems.
- Assist in the design of mechanisms and machines.
- Create and manipulate CAD models.
- Coordinate with other Imagineering groups to provide ride system interface information.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Junior or higher in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering program.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Ability to implement basic mechanical system designs and understand their associated control elements.
- Experience building and testing mechanisms, machines, or vehicles.
- Skill in preparing technical documentation and CAD drawings.
- Ability to apply general engineering principles and perform calculations in statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, and energy.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- The program runs from January 2027 to June 2027.
- Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and be at least 18 years of age.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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