Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Project Ride Systems Engineering (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Help bring innovative attractions to life as an Engineering Intern with Universal Creative. In this role, you will collaborate with project engineers, technical teams, and project partners to support the design and development of mechanical, electrical, ride, and show control systems for themed entertainment projects. Through hands-on project work, you will gain exposure to the engineering processes and technologies that power world-class attractions. You will assist with ride control and safety system development, support engineering analyses and design reviews, collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and contribute to project coordination activities throughout the development lifecycle. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical engineering and project management skills while learning how multidisciplinary teams work together to safely design, integrate, and deliver innovative guest experiences.
Requirements
- In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
- A transcript is required upon application.
- Basic knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and related coursework in Physics and Calculus.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors include: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and programming concepts is preferred.
- Experience with engineering drawing, drafting, testing, and technical problem-solving is also preferred, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation.
- Assist with engineering calculations and technical analyses.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Assist with troubleshooting and fault analysis.
- Assist with vendor coordination, project management, and contract development.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All of our internships are paid
- may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable
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Career Level
Intern
