WDI Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, Surface Development, Orlando, Summer/Fall 2026 jobs in United States
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The Walt Disney Company · 5 hours ago

WDI Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, Surface Development, Orlando, Summer/Fall 2026

positionCelebration, FL, USA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$31/hr - $36/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Show Mechanical Engineering intern to join their innovative team at Walt Disney Imagineering. The role involves supporting various phases of the engineering process for theme park attractions, including mechanical design and surface modeling for audio-animatronic figures.

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Responsibilities

Perform mechanical design under the direction of others
Use Surface Modeling techniques to design organic shells and/or skins for audio-animatronic figures
Work with our production teams to track floor changes
Gain knowledge in the design of animatronic figures

Qualification

3D design softwareMechanical components knowledgeEngineering analysis software3D PrintingComposite materials designDigital sculptingLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-starter

Required

Basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes
Experience with 3D design software, such as Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Geomagic DesignX, ZBrush, Maya, NTopology
Experience with 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Model Making or Tooling Design
Experience with engineering analysis software, such as Ansys
Experience with 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, Engineering Technology, 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
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé

Preferred

Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Digital sculpting experience

Benefits

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Burbank, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
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

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Robert Iger
CEO
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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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