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The Walt Disney Company · 1 hour ago

WDI Ride Development Engineering Intern, Orlando, Summer 2026

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$31/hr - $36/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media conglomerate known for its theme parks and attractions. They are seeking a Ride Development Engineering Intern to work within the WDI studio, where the intern will participate in various project phases of ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical system designSolidWorksAutoCADTechnical document preparationBasic calculationsSystems modelingVibrationsCompositesMatlabHands-on experience

Required

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 & Dynamics, Kinematics, Strength of Material and Energy

Hands-on experience building and testing mechanisms, machines, or vehicles

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

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

Preferred

Basic understanding of systems modeling, vibrations, and composites

Solid understanding of Matlab

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

Burbank, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$11B

Key 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

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