Industrial Design Intern

ZOLL Medical•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Design (ID) Intern contributes to the development of current and future generations of the LifeVest. ID Interns are part of a collaborative team including researchers, human factors, industrial designers, UX/UI specialists, textile experts, marketing professionals, and other engineers that help brainstorm, ideate, and create 2D and 3D models of medical device products.

Requirements

Currently enrolled or have experience in Industrial Design, Product Design, or other applicable Design program.
Experience generating, sketching & quickly iterating on novel ideas required
Experience creating low- and mid-fidelity physical prototypes required
Experience with a user centered design methodology required
Experience determining which materials and manufacturing methods best suit a particular concept required
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with engineers for implementation of designs required
Portfolio of 2-3 examples of your design work demonstrating the design process required
Great written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with common design drawing software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Proficient with 3D rendering software (Keyshot)
Proficient with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
Ability to speak and present effectively one-on-one as well as in small and large groups of professionals including customers, clients and collaborators, both inside and outside the organization
Ability to read and interpret documents of advanced technical complexity and to write reports and research findings of a technical nature.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the exploration of a wide variety of styling options (forms, colors, finishes, materials, etc.) preferred
Experience or foundational understanding of designing plastic injection molded parts preferred
Experience with various prototyping techniques (molding, milling, 3D printing, sanding, painting, filing, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Create and communicate concepts through sketching, visual storytelling, and physical prototypes.
Interview internal and external stakeholders and users.
Aid in user testing, create protocols, run tests, create reports, and conduct data analysis.
Understand and apply future trends in design, technology, and materials to concept ideation.
Assist in developing user scenarios, use cases, and design requirements.
Collaborate with a cross functional team to create drawings and 3D renderings.
Present design work to cross functional teams for review, feedback, and approval.
Iterate designs based on user feedback, metrics, usability findings, and design critiques.
Partner with engineering teams and vendors to deliver prototype concepts.
Create design documentation and execute user research activities.