WDI Research & Development Imagineer - Mechanical Design Engineer
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 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.