Job Posting Title:

WDI Research & Development Imagineer - Mechanical Design Engineer

Req ID:

10146734

Job Description:

About the Role & Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible, by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters, and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and new tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R&D is a team of engineers, designers, artists, and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences.

You will report to Executive R&D Imagineer, Creative Development.

Full-Time

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

• Develop mechanical designs that meet functional requirements
• Design, protype, test and refine novel mechanical systems, with an ability to fabricate your own designs at a prototype level
• Test and iterate on proof-of-concept designs, evolving requirements and designs as the team learns
• Contribute to the culture and community of the WDI R&D Studio

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 1-3+ years of professional experience in engineering field
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Portfolio of projects through academic projects/research, internships and work experience that demonstrate a strong foundation in mechanical design
• CAD experience in SolidWorks, mastery of parts/assemblies/drawings
• Familiarity with FEA and GD&T
• Comfortable as a hands-on engineer
• Participate in peer design reviews
• Basic machine design principals
• Calculation of loads, moments, and forces
• Experience with 3D printing and associated CAD
• Embraces flexibility and adaptability as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting strategy as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with other technical and creative disciplines
• Thinks strategically and creatively to solve challenges
• Manages & prioritizes multiple assignments in a highly dynamic R&D environment
• Demonstrates a desire to constantly improve and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Programming skills in Matlab, Simulink or Python
• Experience with systems involving motion and actuators
• Knowledge of basic metal fabrication tools and techniques
• CAD administration, configuration, standards and roll-out experience
• Industrial design experience, ability to pair aesthetic form with function
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (plating, milling, turning, EDM, grinding

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

Additional Information:

• Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,00-157,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI R&D and Tech Studio

Job Posting Primary Business:

R&D and Tech Studio (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

User Experience Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-08