Concept Product Design For Radio Repeaters

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company is offering a summer internship focused on Concept Product Design for radio repeaters. The role involves researching products, developing design concepts, and requires proficiency in 3D CAD tools. Ideal candidates are studying relevant fields like Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Product Design. The internship is paid and lasts for 400 hours, starting on November 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Creative and proficient at communicating design ideas.
• Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Creo.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Research existing products and refine project briefs.
• Explore concepts through sketching and CAD modelling.
• Present design concepts to stakeholders for feedback.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Design communication

Usability understanding

Basic heat transfer knowledge

Education

Studying Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Product Design

Tools

Creo

Solidworks

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Concept Product Design for Radio Repeaters

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NZD 60,000 - 80,000

Concept Product Design for Radio Repeaters

Concept Product Design for Radio Repeaters

Project Description:

Research, design, and develop product design concepts for a new radio repeater product Tait wants to bring to the market. The design concepts must consider usability, aesthetics, heat dissipation, ruggedness, and design for manufacture.

The duties of the role will include:

The role involves researching existing products, refining the project brief into product requirements, exploring a range of concepts through sketching and 3D CAD modelling, developing key product features, and exploring ways to integrate and leverage Tait's existing product portfolio. Regularly presenting design concepts to key stakeholders for feedback and refinement.

You have the opportunity to gain experience in:

• Product research
• Design process used in manufacturing industry
• Concept visualization and development
• 3D CAD Design
• Working with manufacturing to gain DFM experience

This opportunity is suited to someone:

• With an appreciation for usability and translating customer use cases into design concepts
• Creative and proficient at communicating design ideas
• With experience in 3D CAD, preferably Creo, but Solidworks, Fusion, Autodesk, etc., are also considered
• With experience in Adobe design and presentation software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and product rendering
• Understanding of design for manufacturing
• Basic understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Studying Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Product Design

This is a great opportunity to join Tait Communications' global team, learn about our products, explore different technologies, and apply real-world customer solutions.

To be eligible for this summer internship, you must:

• Be studying or have studied at a New Zealand tertiary education institute (students who studied overseas are not eligible)
• Be studying at NZQA levels 6-10, or if completed, the last semester must have been less than 12 months ago
• Be studying science, technology, engineering, design, or business
• Have legal permission to work in New Zealand
• Not have been previously employed at Tait, unless part-time or temporary
• Not have undertaken more than two Experience Grant Internships with Tait

This is a fixed-term paid summer internship for 400 hours, starting Monday, 17th November 2025.

Applications close on Sunday, 27th July 2025. All applications will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

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