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 corps of Imagineers is 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 that 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. As a mechanical design engineer, you will create new ways to design, build and animate dynamic physical characters, immersive environments, and interactive experiences.

You Will:

• Provide hands-on mechanical engineering design and development that meets functional requirements

• Own all phases of the design and fabrication process – early concept design, 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, detailed design, FEA analysis, production drawings for manufacturing, assembly, and testing

• Lead design reviews with internal stakeholders, and externally with vendors and fabricators

• Communicate with Disney fabricators and external machine shops to ensure that designs can be successfully produced

• Test and iterate on proof-of-concept designs and evolving requirements as the team learns

• Contribute to the culture and community of the Walt Disney Imagineering R&D Studio

You will Have:

• 6+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical design engineer

• Mastery of Solidworks and FEA analysis

• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally in the robotics or mechatronics industry

• Experience designing and building sophisticated, electro-mechanical systems

• Rapid prototyping experience, ability to fabricate your designs at a prototype level

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (CNC, milling, turning, EDM, plating, grinding)

• Experience managing fabrication vendors

• Ability to work collaboratively, think strategically and solve challenges with other technical and creative teams in a highly dynamic R&D environment

• A proven desire to constantly improve and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with actuator design, motor selection and sizing

• Materials science and metallurgy experience

• Experience designing and fabricating with flexible materials

• Complex surface modeling capabilities

• Experience with kinematic motion analysis

• Structural FEA experience

• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis

• Sheet metal and weldment design

• CAD administration, configuration, standards and roll-out experience

• Matlab, Simulink or Python experience

• Industrial design experience, ability to pair aesthetic form with function

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is located onsite in Glendale, CA.

Benefits and Perks: 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.

#DPEPMedia

The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $149,240 to $180,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account 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, dependent on the level and position offered.