The Walt Disney Company · 6 hours ago
WDI Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, Surface Development, Orlando, Summer/Fall 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $36/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is a leader in entertainment and theme park experiences, and they are seeking a Show Mechanical Engineering intern to join their innovative team. The intern will focus on mechanical engineering tasks related to the creation of animatronic figures and show action equipment, supporting various phases of the engineering process from concept development through final design and installation.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical design under the direction of others
Design organic shells for animatronics
Work with our production teams to track floor changes
Gain knowledge in the design of animatronic figures
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes
Experience with 3D design software, such as Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Design X, zBrush, Maya
Experience with 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Model Making or Tooling Design
Experience specification and design of composite materials, silicones or urethanes
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or Engineering Technology
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
Benefits
Limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns
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
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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