Industrial Design Intern

About the Role

This is a Spring 2027 internship position located at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions HQ in Durham, NC. Expected program dates are January 19 – April 23, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute within the Hardware development function.
• Design and create drawings in SolidWorks to support Industrial Design concepts and ideas.
• Participate in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Present designs and concepts/models created.
• Gain shop experience in prototyping “proof of concepts” parts.
• Utilize 3D printing machines.
• Create first pass CAD for new concepts and their iterations.
• Prove out concepts using the 3D printer or other modeling methods.
• Perform industry research and create a presentation on findings.
• Generate user interface for concept products.
• Focus: Roughly 25% design / 75% production.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work on-site at our Durham, NC headquarters at least one day per week; two days preferred.
• Proficient in Solidworks / Basic CAD skills.
• Working knowledge: Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point.
• Skills and experience with basic shop tools: hand tools, bench-top power tools.
• Ability to make simple mockups (foam, foamcore, wood, etc.).
• Basic Research skills.
• UI / UX knowledge a plus.
• Ability to communicate ideas to a team (in person & virtually).
• Understanding of Design Process.
• 3D Printer usage experience (preferred).
• Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Good written and visual presentation skills.
• Hand sketching a plus.
• Motivated self-starter who is looking for the next task to complete.
• Someone who asks “what else can I help with”.