The Walt Disney Company · 10 hours ago
WDI Show Mechanical Design & Production Intern, Orlando, Summer/Fall 2026
Celebration, FL, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.50/hr - $27.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design & Production Intern for their Walt Disney Imagineering team. The intern will support mechanical design and hands-on production, focusing on special effects, animatronics, and show action equipment while contributing to various project goals and fostering teamwork.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to mechanical design, design reviews, drawing /documentation, and ensuring designs meet creative standards. (SolidWorks or similar CAD package)
Assist with mechanical fabrication and assembly under supervision
Support project goals including mock-ups, integrations, and troubleshooting
Work with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve issues
Suggest process improvements and show initiative
Foster teamwork and uphold communication and integrity standards
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with machining, welding, and mechanical assembly
Hands-on experience through industry, school, or club projects
Proficient in basic fabrication tools and interpreting measurement instruments
Able to read and understand technical drawings
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Eagerness to take on new challenges and learn from team members
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related program
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
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Preferred
Prior experience using Airtable
Familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Six Sigma (Lean Manufacturing)
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-20
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