Industrial Design Intern

External • Durham, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Design Intern will work within the Hardware development function to support industrial design concepts and product development. The intern will create SolidWorks drawings and first-pass CAD for new concepts and iterations, help validate concepts with 3D printing or other modeling methods, and participate in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions. The role also includes presenting designs, concepts, and models; conducting industry research and presenting findings; and potentially generating user interfaces for concept products. The position is approximately 25% design and 75% production, with opportunities for shop-based prototyping and use of a 3D printer.

This Spring 2027 internship is based at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ headquarters in Durham, North Carolina. The expected program dates are January 19 through April 23, 2027. The intern must be able to work on-site at least one day per week; two days per week are preferred. Toshiba will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and basic CAD skills.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint.
• Good written and visual presentation skills.
• Basic research skills, including user or market study.
• Ability to communicate ideas to a team in person and virtually.
• Ability to work on-site at the Durham, North Carolina headquarters at least one day per week.
• Basic shop-tool skills, including hand tools and bench-top power tools.
• Ability to make simple mockups using materials such as foam, foamcore, and wood.
• Self-motivation and initiative to identify and complete tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Hand-sketching skills.
• User interface or user experience knowledge.
• 3D printer usage experience.
• Understanding of the design process.

Responsibilities

• Create first-pass CAD for new concepts and iterations using SolidWorks.
• Help prove out concepts using a 3D printer or other modeling methods.
• Participate in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Present designs, concepts, and models created.
• Conduct industry research and create a presentation of findings.
• Assist with prototyping proof-of-concept parts using shop tools and 3D printing as needed.
• Contribute to user interface generation for concept products when opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern