Industrial Design Intern

The role

The Industrial Design Intern will contribute to the Hardware development function by designing and creating drawings in SolidWorks. They will participate in product development meetings, brainstorming sessions, and prototyping parts using 3D printing.

What you will do

• Create first pass CAD for new concepts and iterations using SolidWorks
• Prove out concepts using 3D printer or other modeling methods
• Perform industry research and create presentations on findings
• Generate user interface for concept products
• Participate in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Present designs and concepts or models
• Prototype proof of concept parts using shop tools and 3D printing
• Production
• Design

Required qualifications

• Must be able to work on-site at Durham, NC headquarters at least one day per week
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Solidworks / Basic CAD skills
• Working knowledge: Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point
• Good written and visual presentation skills
• Skills and experience with basic shop tools: hand tools, bench-top power tools
• Ability to make simple mockups - foam, foamcore, wood, etc.
• Motivated self-starter
• Basic Research skills, User study / Market study
• Ability to communicate ideas to a team in person and virtually
• Understands Design Process

Nice to have

• hand sketching a plus
• UI / UX knowledge a plus
• 3D Printer usage experience

About the company

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions. They are the world's installed market share leader for in-store solutions.