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WDI Research & Development Imagineer - Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-25

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.
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