Walt Disney Imagineering · 15 hours ago
WDI Ride Control Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
Glendale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $36/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. The Ride Control Engineering Intern will work within the Ride Engineering Studio to assist in the development of ride control systems, providing memorable experiences to Disney’s Guests.
Web DesignWeb Development
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be part of an engineering team involved in ride control system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project
Design, model, and/or analyze electrical, electronic, and data communication systems
Join a project or development team, partnered with a leader who will be your mentor
Qualification
Required
Ability to understand and implement basic control system design
Experience with programmable controllers used in machine control and robotic applications
Ability to conduct electrical/electronic design and calculations
Ability to prepare technical documents and CAD drawings
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher or graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university earning a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related
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 have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
This is a 12-week Internship Opportunity
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Preferred
Leadership experience in an engineering organization, or other organized group
Membership or leadership in IEEE, SWE, ACM, or equivalent professional organization
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Matlab
Control Systems Engineering and/or Control Theory experience
Control Systems Engineering and/or Control Theory coursework
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kyle Laughlin
Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering
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The Orlando Sentinel
2025-11-27
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