Animatronics Intern: Mechanical, Controls & QC

LF Studios; Madeira (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LF Studios, based in Ohio, designs and builds animatronics for major theme parks worldwide, and seeks Spring 2026 interns across mechanical design, controls, QC, and drafting.

Interns will own development through full lifecycle, use SolidWorks with DFM, collaborate with modeling, controls and fabrication teams, perform analyses, create drawings, participate in reviews, and help inspect parts on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of animatronics through full lifecycle (design to installation).
• Design animatronics in SolidWorks applying DFM.
• Coordinate efforts with modeling, controls, and fabrication teams.
• Perform hand calculations, bearing calculations, RBDs, and FEA.
• Produce ASTM drawing packages.
• Participate in design workshops and reviews.
• Present work to internal project teams.
• Troubleshoot assembly and performance issues on the floor.
• Maintain mechanical/armature documentation throughout the project.
• Design and assemble control boxes (electrical).
• Test and adjust animatronic systems.
• Inspect parts and assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

LF Studios, based in Ohio, designs and builds animatronics for major theme parks worldwide, and seeks Spring 2026 interns across mechanical design, controls, QC, and drafting.

Interns will own development through full lifecycle, use SolidWorks with DFM, collaborate with modeling, controls and fabrication teams, perform analyses, create drawings, participate in reviews, and help inspect parts on the floor.