WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Spring 2027

About this role

Job Posting Title: WDI Show Control Hardware Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10158467 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 January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL

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

• Valid Driver’s License required

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 Disney College Program 

Additional Information • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work 

• Fully available for the duration of the internship

• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here For Ca candidates must provide own housing

The pay rate for this role in California is $3.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $36.00 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: Celebration, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 1101 Flower St Date Posted: 2026-08-24

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