WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Celebration, Glendale (FL, CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company invites motivated students to apply for the WDI Show Control Hardware Intern role for Spring 2027. Be part of Walt Disney Imagineering and contribute to bringing show elements to life across Disney parks and experiences.

You will gain hands-on exposure to engineering design, testing, and collaboration with lead engineers in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment at Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing an Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics or Software.
• Must meet eligibility requirements including part-time/at-time enrollment and age 18+.
• Current students with Disney program participation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic engineering design and calculation under supervision.
• Provide general engineering support to Lead Engineers.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Control hardware design

PLCs

Test and adjust environment

Team collaboration

MS Office

Driver’s license

Education

Engineering degree

Electrical/Electronics/Software

Tools

MatLab

UML

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.

WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158467

Location Celebration, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States

Business Walt Disney Imagineering

Date posted Aug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

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 Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Show Control Hardware intern to work with the team responsible for bringing all show elements of our attractions to life! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare, under supervision, basic engineering design and calculation
• Provide general engineering support to Lead Engineers

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hands on experience with industrial control systems
• Familiarity with control hardware design systems
• Familiarity with PLCs
• Interest in working in a "test and adjust" construction environment
• Ability to work as a member of a technical team
• Computer literacy with MS Office products
• Valid Driver’s License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MatLab and/or UML
• AutoCad and/or SolidWorks experience
• Experience with Revit
• Experience working in a professional engineering environment

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Engineering, studying Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering, or related field

Preferred Education

Successful completion of fundamental Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering courses

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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 Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• 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 (opens in new window) For Ca candidates must provide own housing

The pay rate for this role in California is $3.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $36.00 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.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.