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WDW Materials Engineering Intern, Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10139792 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 26, 2026Job Summary:
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!
This internship will be onsite from June 2026 to December 2026.
What You Will Do
As a member of our Engineering team, you will help to engineer the magic. You will be part of a team that works every single 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 engineering consultation on material choices and design implications for manufacture of ride system components.
Identify and manage cost reduction projects in an operational theme park environment.
Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in materials sciences and manufacturing methods.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Working knowledge of plastics, composites, and metals.
Experience with tooling principles
Ability to use CAD tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of composite materials
Experience in vehicle or ride design
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4 year college or university majoring in Materials Engineering
Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date
Preferred Education
Cumulative 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.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
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 together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.