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Image Engineering

Mechanical Assembler

Curtis Bay, MD

$17.75 - $22/hr

Description Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas ... Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Walt Disney World. Our competitive advantage lies in our ...

Image Engineering

Mechanical Assembler

MD · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries ... Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Walt Disney World. Our competitive advantage lies in our ...

Image Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Valencia, CA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through ... Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Walt Disney World. Our competitive advantage lies in our ...

Image Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Valencia, CA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

Description Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas ... Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Walt Disney World. Our competitive advantage lies in our ...

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company

NY · On-site

$110 - $147.50/hr

Staff Manufacturing Engineer in the Ride & Show Mechanical group at Walt Disney World. You will serve as the organization's technical authority for manufacturing, welding, machining, and fabrication ...

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How much do disney mechanical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for disney mechanical engineering in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Disney mechanical engineering job?

A Disney Mechanical Engineering job involves designing, developing, and maintaining mechanical systems for attractions, animatronics, ride systems, and themed entertainment experiences. Engineers work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and innovation in Disney parks and resorts worldwide. Responsibilities may include prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing mechanical components to enhance guest experiences.

What are some typical projects or challenges that Disney mechanical engineers work on?

Disney Mechanical Engineers often work on projects such as designing and maintaining ride systems, animatronics, themed show elements, and facility infrastructure within theme parks and resorts. Common challenges include ensuring guest safety, meeting tight deadlines during attraction refurbishments, and integrating new technologies into existing systems while preserving the immersive storytelling experience. Teamwork is central, as mechanical engineers frequently collaborate with electrical, structural, and creative design teams to solve complex technical issues. This role offers unique opportunities to apply engineering skills to world-class entertainment experiences and advance through cross-functional project work and leadership roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Disney mechanical engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Disney Mechanical Engineering, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, a relevant degree (such as BSME), and often an EIT or PE certification. Familiarity with CAD software, building automation systems, and industry-standard simulation tools is essential. Strong teamwork, creative problem-solving, and project management skills help you excel in the dynamic entertainment environment. These competencies ensure that you can design, develop, and maintain complex attractions and infrastructure while contributing to the magical guest experience.

Does Disney pay their mechanical engineers well?

Disney mechanical engineers typically receive competitive salaries that align with industry standards for engineering roles, often supplemented with benefits and opportunities for advancement. Compensation can vary based on experience, location, and specific responsibilities within the company.

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Infographic showing various Disney Mechanical Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, and 91% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

WDW Engineering Interns, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, FL • On-site

$36/hr

Full-time

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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:

WDW Engineering Interns, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158141

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

"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 magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027.

*This is multidisciplinary posting and candidates may be presented to a variety of teams including but not limited to: Quality Engineering, Worldwide Safety & Assurance, Engineering Services, Textile Engineering Services, Central Shops, Global Engineering & Technology, and Facility Asset Management.

What You Will Do

As a member of our Engineering teams, you will help to engineer the magic. You will be part of a team that works each day to design, build, service and maintain a level of service that exceeds our client and guest expectations. Your team's responsibilities may include:

  • Provide strategic and project support for new and existing attractions and facilities
  • Develop global design and safety standards
  • Design and supervise the fabrication and testing of enhancements and new designs for ride vehicles and systems
  • Provide software services for ride, show and other process control systems being developed and installed in the Disney parks
  • Provide construction project management services and long-term facility planning for the Walt Disney World Resort.
  • Deliver a wide variety of maintenance and repair services for the operating and support teams
  • Sustain assets and structures like buildings, rides, buses, watercraft and ensures our property is always show ready

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirement.
  • Computer Science majors must have experience with and knowledge of one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++

Preferred Qualifications

  • Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

Required Education

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4 year college or university majoring in an Engineering related major including: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Materials Engineering, Structural, Environmental, Low Voltage, Energy Management, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, or related
  • Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date
Preferred EducationCumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Note: Please, no rounding) as shown on a transcript.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

Additional Information

  • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
  • Fully available from Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or holidays pending project need, up to 40 hours each week, early mornings or late nights are a possibility, bulk of work time will be during traditional 8am-5pm
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
The pay rate for this role in Orlando FL is $31 for undergraduate student per hour and $36 for graduate student per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Safety Assurance (WSHES)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, 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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