Disneyland Manufacturing Intern, Spring 2027
Within the Disneyland Resort, the Facilities Shared Services (FSS) Division is part of Facilities & Operations Services (FOS). This internship program is designed to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, and provide field experience in Manufacturing while completing valuable work for the Resort. You will assist FSS Engineers, Engineering Service Managers, and various Trades on projects supporting Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise, and Entertainment. The internship runs from January to June 2027 and requires full availability for its duration. This position is located in Anaheim, CA.
Responsibilities
- Assist Engineers and Engineering Service Managers in routine maintenance and/or project work.
- Field data collection, drawing document locating, field verification, drafting on-site as-built documentation or rework.
- Design coordination with outside design consultants, light design/production work, construction administration, commissioning, and close-out documentation.
- Support projects ranging from minor rehabs to new facility construction, including both desk and field work with flexible start times.
- Familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and develop metrics to assess their output and capabilities.
- Review lists of complicated and specialty parts to assess new technologies for efficiency in part creation, sequencing, and scheduling attraction vehicle overhauls.
- Provide presentations/proposals for Design and Quality Improvements.
- Introduce new tools and technologies to assist in everyday manufacturing tasks.
- Solve complicated tasks with assistance and supervision, such as material production, part manufacturing, and turnaround.
- Propose capital funding allocation for manufacturing parts.
- Provide solutions (presentations, diagrams, estimations) for Facility improvements in storage and manufacturing workflow.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related major.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding).
- Be at least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class at the time of application or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior related work experience, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with initiative, able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Availability to work various shifts based on project requirements.
Additional Information
- Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- Fully available Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (PST).
- Able to provide own housing in the Anaheim, CA area for the duration of the internship.
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work.
Pay
The pay rate for this role is $30.00/hour for undergraduates and $35.00/hour for graduate students in California.
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more, visit Disney Careers Benefits.