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WDI Projection and Imaging Engineering Intern, Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Glendale, +1

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  • You must be a junior or higher in Electronics Engineering or related fields, have optics knowledge, basic electronics skills, a driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
  • You will assist in designing projection systems, integrating them into 3D REVIT models, evaluating new LED products, testing projection technologies, and supporting installation and adjustments.

Requirements

  • Optics and Projection education or pre-graduation experience
  • Electronics background
  • Basic understanding of image formats and video
  • Basic understanding or optics and color
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • A driver's license is required for this role
  • Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college /university earning a degree in Electronics Engineering, film or theatrical degree related to lighting, film production or an equivalent degree
  • 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
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and implementation of projection systems including the selection of placement of projector technology, lens specification and selection, screen design and selection, color space, resolution, frame rate and other criteria critical to the integration of imagery into our attractions.
  • Assist in the design and integration of Projection systems and displays into facility 3D REVIT models.
  • Assist in the evaluation of new Direct View LED products, both 2D and 3D.
  • Support the testing and evaluation of new projection technologies, laser light sources, and evolving 3D projection systems.
  • Assist in the installation, test and adjust of attraction projection systems.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is approximately from May 2025 to August 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Glendale, California, United States.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Projection and Imaging Engineering intern?

The intern will assist in the design and implementation of projection systems, integrate projection systems into facility 3D REVIT models, evaluate new Direct View LED products, support testing of new projection technologies, and assist in the installation and adjustment of attraction projection systems.

What are the required qualifications and skills for this internship?

Required qualifications include optics and projection education or pre-graduation experience, an electronics background, basic understanding of image formats and video, basic understanding of optics and color, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A driver's license is also required.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduates and $27.50 per hour for graduates.

Is housing provided for the duration of the internship?

No, interns must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

What type of degree should applicants be pursuing?

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering, film, theater related to lighting, film production, or an equivalent degree.

Will transportation be provided for the internship?

No, interns must provide reliable transportation to and from work.

Can students who have completed prior internships apply?

Only candidates who have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program are eligible to apply.

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