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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for control engineer internship in California is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Control Engineer Internship is a temporary position where interns assist in designing, developing, and improving control systems for industrial processes, automation, or machinery. Interns typically work with sensors, controllers, and software to optimize system performance. They may also analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers to implement solutions. This role provides hands-on experience with control theory, programming (e.g., PLCs, MATLAB), and hardware integration. It is ideal for engineering students seeking practical experience in automation and control systems.

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As a Control Engineer Intern, you may assist in designing, modeling, and testing control systems for industrial automation or manufacturing processes. Typical tasks include supporting the implementation of PLC programs, analyzing system data, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to process optimization initiatives. You may also participate in team meetings, collaborate with senior engineers, and help document technical solutions. This hands-on experience is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering projects, helping you build valuable skills for a future career in control engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the control engineer internship position, and why are they important?

A successful Control Engineer Intern should possess strong analytical abilities, a foundational understanding of control systems theory, and be actively pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLC programming platforms, and SCADA systems is highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help interns contribute meaningfully to engineering projects. These competencies ensure the intern can learn quickly, perform technical tasks accurately, and collaborate efficiently in a professional engineering environment.

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WDI Ride Control Engineering Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA • On-site

$31/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Work within the Ride Engineering Studio to develop ride control systems for attractions.

  • Design, model, analyze, and test electrical, electronic, and data communication systems related to ride control.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in prototyping, simulation, or testing activities for ride control projects.

Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

WDI Ride Control Engineering Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158186

Job Description:

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.

Ride Control Engineers build the most advanced systems that create magical and immersive attractions around the world. These attractions are as exciting for grown adults as they are for kids. We work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment to develop unique control systems for Disney's wide array of exciting rides - from an initial idea to creation to opening a new attraction.

What You Will Do

Ride Control Engineering Interns work within the Ride Engineering Studio, which designs and develops rides that provide memorable moving experiences to Disney's Guests worldwide. The Studio is comprised of Controls and Mechanical departments that work together to accomplish that goal. You will have the opportunity to...

  • Be part of an engineering team involved in ride control system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project
  • Design, model, and/or analyze electrical, electronic, and data communication systems
  • Join a project or development team, partnered with a leader who will be your mentor
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Ability to understand and implement basic control system design
  • Experience with programmable controllers used in machine control and robotic applications
  • Ability to conduct electrical/electronic design and calculations
  • Ability to prepare technical documents and CAD drawings
  • Valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Leadership experience in an engineering organization, or other organized group
  • Membership or leadership in IEEE, SWE, ACM, or equivalent professional organization
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Matlab
  • Control Systems Engineering and/or Control Theory experience
Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related

Preferred Education

Control Systems Engineering and/or Control Theory coursework

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 Glendale, CA is $31 per hour for undergraduate students and $36 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 Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Ride Engineering (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:

2026-08-24

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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