Industrial Engineering Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026

1 Day ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering • ~ $62,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Join Disney as an Industrial Engineering Intern in Glendale for Summer/Fall 2026. This program offers a unique opportunity to apply industrial engineering skills in a world-class organization, providing analytic and consulting support for development projects. Interns will conduct analysis, apply quantitative techniques, lead team efforts, and act as professional consultants to operations and design teams. This role is designed for professional development and increasing practical knowledge within the company, potentially launching a successful career with networking opportunities.
Must have:
  • Conduct Industrial Engineering analysis projects, particularly in long-term development projects, operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, capacity utilization
  • Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, computer simulation, statistics, process flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects
  • Lead and participate in team efforts and work on projects which require interfacing with all levels of cast and management
  • Be a professional consultant to Operations teams and design teams, maintaining high level of confidentiality during and after the internship term
Good to have:
  • Prior related work experience with a focus on problem-solving
  • Fluency in Mandarin
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (please note: no rounding) as shown on a transcript
Perks:
  • free admission to theme parks
  • shopping and restaurants
  • medical benefits
  • financial benefits
  • other benefits

Job Details

About the Role & Program

Company Overview: At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing innovative technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team as a Professional Intern in any of our segments that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Department Overview: Want to be part of a world-class organization, learning new skills that you can apply in the “real world”? How about free admission to theme parks and all the shopping and restaurants you can get your hands on? If this doesn't sound like your typical Industrial Engineering position, that’s because it’s not! Our program is designed to develop you professionally and increase your practical knowledge of the many operating areas within the Company. You will have opportunities to provide analytic and consulting support to various lines of business on development projects. It may even serve as a springboard in launching a successful career. You will have the opportunity to network and learn from other Industrial Engineers and make friendships that span the globe.

Learn more: Disney Engineering: Role Spotlight | Industrial Engineering - YouTube

What You Will Do

  • Conduct Industrial Engineering analysis projects, particularly in long-term development projects, operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, capacity utilization
  • Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, computer simulation, statistics, process flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects
  • Lead and participate in team efforts and work on projects which require interfacing with all levels of cast and management
  • Be a professional consultant to Operations teams and design teams, maintaining high level of confidentiality during and after the internship term

Required Qualifications & Skills

These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

  • Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills
  • Willingness to learn new software applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior related work experience with a focus on problem-solving
  • Fluency in Mandarin

Education

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University studying Industrial Engineering or related major

Preferred Education

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (please note: no rounding) as shown on a transcript

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Internship Eligibility:

  • 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

Additional Information

  • Able to have consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from May - December 2026
  • Fully available Monday - Friday and occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on project needs
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Location of position: Glendale, CA

  • Position will be located in Glendale, CA (Walt Disney Imagineering Campus).
  • It is the intern’s responsibility to make housing and transportation arrangements for the duration of the internship.

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May - December 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

The pay rate for this role in CA is $30 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

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