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

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