Associate R&D Imagineer - Electrical Engineer

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and develop innovative tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R&D is a team of engineers, designers, artists and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences. 

This role will report to the Executive R&D Imagineer, Creative Development.

This is a full-time role.

What You Will Do

• Develop electrical designs that meet functional requirements.

• Work independently but also collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly diverse, multidisciplinary team environment that includes external partners/vendors.

• Participate in internal design reviews and reviews with external vendors and fabricators

• 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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Portfolio of projects through academic projects/research, internships, and work experience that demonstrate a strong foundation in electrical engineering

• Basic analog, digital, and component-level circuit design

• Basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems

• Familiarity with power supply architectures (linear, switching, buck/boost, etc.)

• Familiarity with battery management systems and different battery chemistries

• Knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment (DMM’s, oscilloscopes, etc.)

• Electrical design experience, ideally in robotics or mechatronics industry

• Hands-on, rapid prototyping experience, ability to fabricate, test, fix your designs at a prototype level

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • PCB design experience, preferably Altium or OrCAD

  • Software: C/C++, Python

  • 3D printing and associated CAD

  • Control and feedback systems (PID, etc.)

  • Embedded programming

  • Motion control systems, motors, and amplifiers

  • Familiar with various communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, I2C, RS485, etc.)

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering

Additional Information

This role is located in Glendale, CA.

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $104,600 to $140,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.