WDI Show Control Hardware Intern

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Job Summary

Job Description

This is an internship opportunity for a Show Control Hardware intern to work with the team responsible for bringing all show elements of our attractions to life. The intern will prepare basic engineering designs, provide general engineering support to Lead Engineers. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial control systems, familiarity with control hardware design systems and PLCs. It is essential to have an interest in a "test and adjust" construction environment and to be able to work as a member of a technical team. The internship will be located in Glendale, California, and the approximate dates are from July 2025 to September 2025.
Must have:
  • Hands-on experience with industrial control systems.
  • Familiarity with control hardware design systems.
  • Familiarity with PLCs.
  • Interest in working in a "test and adjust" environment.
  • Ability to work as a member of a technical team.
  • Computer literacy with MS Office products.
  • MUST POSSESS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with MatLab and/or UML.
  • AutoCad and/or SolidWorks experience.
  • Experience with Revit.
  • Experience working in a professional engineering environment.
Perks:
  • Select benefits such as medical and financial benefits.

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Summer 2025

Req ID:

10104289

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. 

The approximate date of this internship is July 2025 to September 2025 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Show Control Hardware intern to work with the team responsible for bringing all show elements of our attractions to life! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Prepare, under supervision, basic engineering design and calculation

  • Provide general engineering support to Lead Engineers

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Hands on experience with industrial control systems

  • Familiarity with control hardware design systems

  • Familiarity with PLCs

  • Interest in working in a "test and adjust" construction environment

  • Ability to work as a member of a technical team

  • Computer literacy with MS Office products

  • **MUST POSSESS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE**

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with MatLab and/or UML

  • AutoCad and/or SolidWorks experience

  • Experience with Revit

  • Experience working in a professional engineering environment

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Engineering, studying Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering, or related field

Preferred Education

  • Successful completion of fundamental Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering courses

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

  • 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 

Additional Information  

  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

  • Must be fully available for the duration of the internship  

  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA  

The pay rate for this role in California is $30.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $35.00 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-17

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