Job Description

Job Summary:

Disneyland Resort Industrial Engineering Internship, Fall 2026

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 a wide range of opportunities to provide analytic and consulting support to various lines of business including Merchandise, Attractions, and Entertainment. 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 cover the globe.

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

This internship is a full-time commitment in the Anaheim, CA area from August - December 2026.

What You Will Do

• Conduct Industrial Engineering analysis projects, particularly in operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, capacity utilization, and efficiency/process improvements

• 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

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 application
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related work experience with a focus on problem-solving

Education

• Currently enrolled in an Industrial Engineering program with an intended graduation date on or after December 2026.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (please note: no rounding) – transcript submission is required 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from August - December 2026.

• Fully available Monday – Friday and occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on project needs

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work and across Disneyland Resort property for on-site projects 

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. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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