Ride Control Engineering Intern - Glendale, Spring 2027

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA is offering a WDI Ride Control Engineering Intern position for the Jan 2027–Jun 2027 timeframe. The internship covers ride control system development, prototyping, simulation, and testing for a specific attraction, with mentorship from a lead engineer.

Eligible juniors pursuing Electrical or related engineering degrees, with knowledge of control systems, PLCs, CAD, and electrical calculations, are encouraged to apply. US work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a junior pursuing an EE/related degree.
• Understanding of basic control system design concepts.
• Experience with PLCs in machine control/robotics.
• Ability to prepare technical docs and CAD drawings.
• Eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an engineering team involved in ride control system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project.
• Design, model, and/or analyze electrical, electronic, and data communication systems.
• Join a project or development team, partnered with a leader who will be your mentor.

Skills

Control system design

PLC / machine control

Electrical calculations

CAD drawings

Education

EE/related degree student

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB Control Systems

Control Theory

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA is offering a WDI Ride Control Engineering Intern position for the Jan 2027–Jun 2027 timeframe. The internship covers ride control system development, prototyping, simulation, and testing for a specific attraction, with mentorship from a lead engineer.

Eligible juniors pursuing Electrical or related engineering degrees, with knowledge of control systems, PLCs, CAD, and electrical calculations, are encouraged to apply. US work eligibility required.