The Walt Disney Company is known for its innovative storytelling and creative development, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their WDI Research & Development team. This role focuses on developing mechanical designs, prototyping, testing, and refining novel mechanical systems to enhance guest experiences and support the creative development process.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical designs that meet functional requirements
- Design, prototype, 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
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
- 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)
Benefits
- Health and savings benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company Overview
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Burbank, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://thewaltdisneycompany.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 82 in 2025, 62 in 2024, 95 in 2023, 130 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.