WDI Ride Development Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney Imagineering; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering invites talented students to join the Ride Engineering team for an internship in Orlando, FL, January 2027 through June 2027. You will work on ride system development, prototyping, simulation, and testing across a multidisciplinary studio.

As part of the team, you will perform mechanical analyses, assist in mechanism design, manipulate CAD models, and share ride system interface data with other groups. Housing opportunities are available to Florida-based interns.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of CAD and basic engineering calculations.
• Hands-on experience with mechanisms or testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be part of ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing.
• Provide mechanical analysis of components and systems.
• Assist design of mechanisms and machines.
• Perform CAD model manipulation and creation.
• Share ride system data with other Imagineering teams.

Skills

CAD concepts

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Statics & Dynamics

Kinematics

Manufacturing processes

Hands-on testing

Matlab basics

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace

Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

Ride Engineers build the most advanced systems that create magical and immersive attractions around the world. We work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment to develop unique experiences. The studio is comprised of Control (Software and Hardware) and Mechanical departments to accomplish that goal.

What You Will Do

• Be part of an engineering team involved in ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project
• Provide mechanical analysis of components and systems
• Assist in the design of mechanisms and machines
• Perform CAD model manipulation and creation!
• Provide ride system interface information to other groups within Imagineering

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to understand and implement basic mechanical system design and their associated control system elements
• Ability to understand and adapt general engineering principles
• Ability to prepare technical documents and CAD drawings
• Possess basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes
• Proven understanding of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Ability to perform basic calculations in: Statics and dynamics, Kinematics, Strength of material and Energy
• Hands-on experience building and testing mechanisms, machines, or vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of systems modeling, vibrations, and composites
• Solid understanding of MATLAB

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $31per hour for undergraduate students and $36 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits