Industrial Design Co-op

Marmon Holdings•Carol Stream, IL

16h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. About The Job Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionize the future of foodservice. We are seeking a motivated and curious Industrial Design Co-op to join our team for the summer. This role is ideal for a student passionate about user-centered design, hands-on prototyping, and exploring how Industrial Design impacts the Foodservice Equipment industry. As a co-op, you will focus on relevant problems and challenges faced by our customers and drive those insights and ideas into viable solutions. You’ll conduct self-guided research, lead user testing, and generate concepts to inform the best design solution . At the end of the term, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to our senior management showcasing your work, insights, and recommendations. It’s a great opportunity to engage on real world design and development with the Design team and the broader organization.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
Strong sketching, ideation, and communication skills.
Comfortable with hands-on prototyping and model making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency with the following tools: SolidWorks Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) Figma KeyShot

Nice To Haves

Interest in foodservice equipment, human-centered design, and UI design is a plus.

Responsibilities

Self-guided research: Explore user needs, workflow challenges, competitive products, industry trends, and ergonomic considerations in the foodservice equipment space.
Concept ideation & visualization: Produce sketches, storyboards, and conceptual explorations. Participate in brainstorming sessions and create visuals for internal reviews.
User testing & validation: With the guidance of the Design team, plan and conducting user testing sessions. Capture observations, compile findings, and translate insights into actionable next steps.
Prototype support: Engage with the Model Shop to build models and low- to mid-fidelity prototypes to evaluate usability and communicate design intent.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work with designers, engineers, product managers, and marketing partners throughout the development process.
Documentation & communication: Prepare research summaries, testing documentation, and design materials for team reviews.
End-of-summer senior leadership presentation: Present a comprehensive overview of your work, including research, concepts, testing insights, and design recommendations.