Industrial Engineering Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026

Job ID 10123755 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Aug. 22, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Company Overview: At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing innovative technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team as a Professional Intern in any of our segments that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Department Overview: Want to be part of a world-class organization, learning new skills that you can apply in the “real world”? How about free admission to theme parks and all the shopping and restaurants you can get your hands on? If this doesn't sound like your typical Industrial Engineering position, that’s because it’s not! Our program is designed to develop you professionally and increase your practical knowledge of the many operating areas within the Company. You will have opportunities to provide analytic and consulting support to various lines of business on development projects. It may even serve as a springboard in launching a successful career. You will have the opportunity to network and learn from other Industrial Engineers and make friendships that span the globe.

Learn more: Disney Engineering: Role Spotlight | Industrial Engineering - YouTube

What You Will Do

Conduct Industrial Engineering analysis projects, particularly in long-term development projects, operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, capacity utilization
Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, computer simulation, statistics, process flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects
Lead and participate in team efforts and work on projects which require interfacing with all levels of cast and management
Be a professional consultant to Operations teams and design teams, maintaining high level of confidentiality during and after the internship term

Required Qualifications & Skills

These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven strong interpersonal skills
Proven strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills
Willingness to learn new software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related work experience with a focus on problem-solving
Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University studying Industrial Engineering or related major

Preferred Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (please note: no rounding) as shown on a transcript

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Internship Eligibility:

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 Disney College Program

Additional Information

Able to have consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from May - December 2026
Fully available Monday - Friday and occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on project needs
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Location of position: Glendale, CA

Position will be located in Glendale, CA (Walt Disney Imagineering Campus).
It is the intern’s responsibility to make housing and transportation arrangements for the duration of the internship.

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May - December 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

The pay rate for this role in CA is $30 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disneyland International, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disneyland International is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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