WDI Show Mechanical Engineering Intern,… at Walt Disney… · Glendale

Summary: Walt Disney Imagineering creates and delivers Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships through creative, scientific, and technical disciplines. The Show Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the design, analysis, production, testing, installation, and commissioning of animatronic figures and show action equipment for themed entertainment attractions.

Responsibilities:
- 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:
- • 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)
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an ABET accredited engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics
- • 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
- • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- • Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
- • Must provide own housing

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]

Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Components, Manufacturing Processes, SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), ANSYS, Mechanical System Modeling, MATLAB, Simulink

Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Spring

Benefits: Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.