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 2026 to June 2026 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
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 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.