Show Mechanical Engineering Intern: Craft Attractions

The Walt Disney Company; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Walt Disney Imagineering division is seeking a Show Mechanical Engineering Intern for the Orlando area. The role supports the Show Systems team in delivering animatronic figures, show equipment and effects from concept to production and installation.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027, with opportunities to learn across design engineering, tooling, and mechanical analysis while applying 3D design and modeling skills in a themed entertainment setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D design software, such as Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Geomagic DesignX, ZBrush, Maya, NTopology.
• Experience with 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Model Making or Tooling Design.
• Experience with engineering analysis software, such as Ansys.
• Experience with specification and design of composite materials, silicones or urethanes.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design under the direction of others.
• Use Surface Modeling techniques to design organic shells and/or skins for audio-animatronic figures.
• Work with production teams to track floor changes.
• Gain knowledge in the design of animatronic figures.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related field (junior or higher)

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

Fusion 360

Geomagic DesignX

ZBrush

Maya

NTopology

3D Printing

3D Scanning

Ansys

Job description

The Walt Disney Company’s Walt Disney Imagineering division is seeking a Show Mechanical Engineering Intern for the Orlando area. The role supports the Show Systems team in delivering animatronic figures, show equipment and effects from concept to production and installation.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027, with opportunities to learn across design engineering, tooling, and mechanical analysis while applying 3D design and modeling skills in a themed entertainment setting.