Walt Disney Imagineering

About the Company

Founded by Walt Disney himself in 1952, Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind the eye-opening, mind-blowing and heartfelt Disney experiences that connect and inspire across generations and borders. More than 70 years later, our experiences continue to set the bar in an industry Walt's "Imagineers" pioneered. Walt Disney Imagineering embodies a world-class design firm, premier development company, extraordinary storytelling studio, and cutting-edge innovation lab -- all rolled into one. Home to an overwhelming breadth of expert talent from around the globe, Imagineers partner closely with colleagues from across The Walt Disney Company to bring the most awe-inspiring new worlds and cherished characters to life.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Walt Disney Imagineering

Job Title

Associate Project Manager (fixed-term)

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Project Manager Role Summary: Coordinates project management for small to large initiatives from conceptualization through completion. Oversees budget and schedule compliance while collaborating with creative, technical, and engineering teams. Expectations: Fixed-term contract until December 2029; onsite presence required (4 days/week). Minimum 2 years relevant experience required. Key Responsibilities: - Manages small, self-contained projects or scopes of work. - Integrates project data with stakeholders and teams. - Supports executive-level project status presentations. - Executes scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope. - Conducts virtual design and construction simulations; leads coordinators, support staff, or interns. - Assumes full project ownership under senior project manager guidance. Required Skills: - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. - Strategic and tactical problem-solving for complex issues. - Effective oral/written communication with teams, management, and partners. - Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills, and teamwork/partnering ability. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or advanced business degree. *Equivalent experience accepted.*

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

24-02-2026

Company Name

Walt Disney Imagineering

Job Title

Ride Control Hardware Engineer, Principal (Controls Automation)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Ride Control Hardware Engineer, Principal (Controls Automation) **Role Summary:** Lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems for complex ride platforms in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Focus on electrical control systems, safety-critical automation, and integration of emerging technologies. Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle. **Expectations:** - Spearhead engineering solutions for next-generation ride control hardware and software. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, safe, and scalable systems. - Ensure compliance with global standards and project performance requirements. - Manage vendors, contractors, and external resources for system delivery. - Travel domestically and internationally for project durations (1 week–3 years). **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, analyze, and validate electrical supply systems and control architectures. - Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and implement control equipment specifications. - Conduct hazard assessments, failure modes, and effects analysis (FMEA). - Oversee supplier design and delivery of hardware/software systems. - Execute factory acceptance testing and site commissioning of ride control systems. - Research and integrate new technologies to enhance automation and safety. **Required Skills:** - 10+ years of engineering experience in electromechanical system control. - Proficiency in fail-safe and safety-related control system design. - Expertise in control processors, components, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, CAN, ProfiNET, EtherCAT). - In-depth knowledge of electrical standards (UL508a, NEC) and amusement industry codes (ASTM F2291). - Mastery of motor/motion control systems and industrial automation integration. - Strong leadership and coordination skills for cross-functional teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Electrical Engineering preferred. - Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent. - Familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD, Simulink) and automation systems (Rockwell, Siemens). - Prior experience in international amusement standards (e.g., France, Hong Kong).

Glendale, United states

On site

Senior

05-03-2026