WDI Show Control Hardware Intern

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Job

Location Celebration, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States

Business Walt Disney Imagineering

Date posted Aug. 24, 2026

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

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

• 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

• Familiarity with Mat Lab and/or UML
• Auto Cad and/or Solid Works experience
• Experience with Revit
• Experience working in a professional engineering environment

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

Successful completion of fundamental Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering courses

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

• 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  (opens in new window) 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:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work…