Industrial Design Intern

Summary: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions. The Industrial Design Intern will support the hardware development function by creating designs in SolidWorks, participating in product development meetings, and conducting research to generate presentations on their findings. Responsibilities: - The candidate will be using SolidWorks to create first pass CAD for new concepts and their iterations - This will involve proving out those concepts using the 3D printer or other modeling methods - The candidate will also be performing some industry research and create a presentation on their findings - There will also be an opportunity for user interface generation for concept products Required Qualifications: - Must be actively pursuing and actively enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate degree program - Proficient in Solidworks / Basic CAD skills a must - Working knowledge in Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint - Good written and visual presentation skills – hand sketching a plus - 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 who is looking for the next task to complete - Basic Research skills, User study / Market study - Ability to communicate ideas to a team. In person & virtually - Someone who understands Design Process Preferred Qualifications: - 3D Printer usage experience - UI / UX knowledge a plus Required Skills: SolidWorks Important Skills: Basic CAD skills, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Printer usage, Basic shop tools, Design Process Nice-to-Have Skills: Hand sketching, Basic Research skills, User study, Market study, Team communication, UI / UX knowledge, presentation skills, Motivated self-starter