Walt Disney Imagineering
Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
About the Role & Program
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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!
At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that seem impossible, and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one-of-a-kind experience that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world.
What You Will Do
As a Ride Development Engineering intern, you have the opportunity to work within a Project Engineering team, and be responsible for a wide variety of mechanical design & development tasks on innovative ride platforms that include unique requirements for extreme duty cycles, high reliability, and inherent life safety. Responsibilities may include conceptualizing, designing, analyzing, and/or testing of system components and features. Throughout the internship, a RDEI will be exposed to subject matter experts in a variety of engineering disciplines and experience a diverse environment where scope and requirements change frequently. While an intern is responsible for a variety of engineering activities, emphasis is always placed on learning. You will have the opportunity to:
Creatively apply engineering principals to assist in the design of a wide variety of innovative ride platforms, components, & related equipment for unique (and fun) life safety systems.
Work with teams to distill technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions & artwork
Conceive and implement elegant solutions to complex design challenges
“Clean sheet” concept design of ride components that meet creative intent and requirements
Implement proof of concept prototype & mock ups: design/fabricate/test
Assist with development of scope, inspection, testing, and report documents
Digital model and drawing development and release
Assist with installation, field support, testing, and standards development
Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies for practical use
Required Qualifications & Skills
Relevant engineering expertise (eg. machine design, kinematics, stress/strain, power train, materials)
Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with non-technical audience.
Work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment
Highly dependable, strong work ethic, with excellent time management skills.
Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities/skills
Positive and optimistic influence on team, department, and community
Comfortable working in a creative/chaotic environment
Familiarity with design tools (eg. SolidWorks, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ANSYS, FEA, Matlab)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with life safety design/requirements
Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products
Hands on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation
Proactive/self-sufficient/able to work and add value with minimal oversight
Attention to detail // Optimism and Enthusiasm // Perseverance and grit
Required Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated from an accredited college/university within the past 6 months, earning a BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent degree
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Program length-- The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through August/September 2024
Housing-- Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA
Transportation-- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
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