We are currently looking for applicants for internship positions this Fall. Interested applicants should send their resume directly to peter.stepniewicz@disney.com no later than Monday, June 23rd, 2014.
Could you please post this for your students? We’ve had some excellent applicants in the past from ITP, and are excited to interview new candidates.
Position:
New Technology Internship – Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Technology
Internship Period – Fall / August-December 2014
Job Description:
The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Walt Disney Parks & Resorts New Technology Group is a multidisciplinary team located in at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL. We work to solve technical challenges at Disney properties throughout the world with a mix of consulting, pilots & prototypes, and tactical problem solving. Team skills encompass wired and wireless networking, embedded and mobile computing, computer and electrical engineering, audio/visual integration, media capture, application development, and both concept and production artwork.
We are looking both for talented programmers as well as “hands-on” types who enjoy putting together and field testing real-world systems. While we can’t do without folks who excel in a specific area, we also appreciate those whose skill sets encompass a wide variety of practical matters. Knowledge of the Disney Theme Parks is always a plus.
Basic Qualifications:
- · Undergraduate or Graduate student in a related field, such as Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Physical Computing, Art and Design, Interaction Design, etc.
- · A strong passion for learning and a desire to help others
- · Self-starter with ability to take initiative and balance multiple priorities with minimal direction
- · Strong collaboration and communication skills
- · Willingness to learn new skills and technologies. We look less for knowledge of a specific technology than we do someone who can learn new things quickly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will possess a sampling of the skill sets below, but are not expected to cover all topics. Intern teams will be assembled to complement each other’s areas of expertise.
- · Programming – Application development for desktop / mobile / web services. iOS or Android Development
- · Linux – Python, shell scripting, and embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black
- · Physical Computing – Sensors, actuators, Arduino and other low-power devices
- · Wired and wireless networking – Routers, switches, fiber optics, PoE, Wifi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Zigbee
- · Photo or video experience – SLR and digital cinema cameras, lighting and rigging
- · Industrial automation – PLC’s, power distribution, design and assembly of control cabinets
- · Mechanical engineering – 3D modeling, 3D printing, and hands-on assembly and fabrication in varied materials
- · Prior experience/knowledge of Disneyland or the Walt Disney World Resort
Internship Eligibility:
- · Must be enrolled in a U.S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
- · Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
- · Must be at least 18 years of age
- · Must possess unrestricted work authorization
- · Must provide full work availability
- · Must provide own transportation to/from work
- · Current Active Disney Cast Members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines
Location of position:
This position has opportunities in Lake Buena Vista, FL
Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are August 2014 to December 2014. Possibility exists for program extension through May 2015 depending on project needs.
Housing:
For positions based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for this internship is June 23, 2014
Thanks!
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Peter Stepniewicz
New Technology Group
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
peter.stepniewicz@disney.com
(407) 560-2736 (8-264)
