WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Spring 2027
About the Role
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.
This internship is approximately from January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, under supervision, basic engineering design and calculation
- Provide general engineering support to Lead Engineers
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Fully available for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with MatLab and/or UML
- AutoCad and/or SolidWorks experience
- Experience with Revit
- Experience working in a professional engineering environment
- Successful completion of fundamental Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering courses
Benefits
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.
Pay
The pay rate for this role in California is $30.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $36.00 per hour for graduate level students.
Housing
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based professional interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here. California candidates must provide their own housing.