Industrial Design Engineer Intern (6-12 months)

Proception Inc.; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Meals

Commuter Benefit

Snacks & Drinks

TN sponsorship

Full-time conversion

Job summary

Proception Inc. in Mountain View invites a design-minded intern to shape the appearance and ergonomics of robotic hands and humanoid systems.

You will develop concepts, create surface models, and build prototypes while collaborating with mechanical engineers to translate ideas into functional hardware. Candidates should be pursuing a BS or MS in related fields and maintain a portfolio showcasing surface modeling and 3D visualization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating design development, surface modeling, and 3D visualization.
• Familiarity with surfacing in Siemens NX, Autodesk Fusion 360, or Rhino.
• Proficiency in Blender for 3D modeling, rendering, and design visualization.
• Strong understanding of form, proportion, ergonomics, and surface quality.
• Ability to translate sketches and design concepts into 3D geometry.
• Hands-on experience creating physical models or prototypes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional hardware team.
• Experience designing robotics, consumer electronics, wearables, or other physical products.
• Understanding of surface continuity and curvature analysis.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience taking a design from concept to a functional prototype.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial design concepts through sketches, 3D models, renderings, and physical prototypes.
• Create surface models for robotic hands, humanoid systems, exterior housings, and related components.
• Refine proportions, curvature, and surface transitions to create cohesive product designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate exterior surfaces with internal structures, actuators, sensors, and assembly requirements.
• Use Blender to model, render, and communicate design concepts.
• Explore color, material, and finish options.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to assess appearance, ergonomics, fit, and functionality.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, testing, and manufacturing constraints.
• A portfolio is required for consideration. Include examples of surface modeling, Blender work, and product design, highlighting your individual contributions, design process, and final outcomes.
• A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.
• Interview process: Two technical interviews and one CEO interview.

Skills

Portfolio development

Surface modeling

3D visualization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Concept to prototype

Education

BS/MS in Industrial Design/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

Siemens NX

Autodesk Fusion 360

Rhino

Blender

Job description

Join our engineering team to shape the appearance, ergonomics, and physical experience of robotic hands and humanoid systems. You will develop concepts, create surface models, and build prototypes while working closely with mechanical engineers to bring designs into functional hardware.

Requirements

• 01 Pursuing a BS or MS in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 02 A portfolio demonstrating design development, surface modeling, and 3D visualization.
• 03 Familiarity with surfacing in Siemens NX, Autodesk Fusion 360, or Rhino.
• 04 Proficiency in Blender for 3D modeling, rendering, and design visualization.
• 05 Strong understanding of form, proportion, ergonomics, and surface quality.
• 06 Ability to translate sketches and design concepts into 3D geometry.
• 07 Hands-on experience creating physical models or prototypes.
• 08 Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional hardware team.
• 09 (+) Experience designing robotics, consumer electronics, wearables, or other physical products.
• 10 (+) Understanding of surface continuity and curvature analysis.
• 11 (+) Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, and additive manufacturing.
• 12 (+) Experience with color, material, and finish development.
• 13 (+) Exposure to electromechanical integration and designing around moving mechanisms.
• 14 (+) Experience taking a design from concept to a functional prototype.

Details & responsibilities

• 01 Develop industrial design concepts through sketches, 3D models, renderings, and physical prototypes.
• 02 Create surface models for robotic hands, humanoid systems, exterior housings, and related components.
• 03 Refine proportions, curvature, and surface transitions to create cohesive product designs.
• 04 Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate exterior surfaces with internal structures, actuators, sensors, and assembly requirements.
• 05 Use Blender to model, render, and communicate design concepts.
• 06 Explore color, material, and finish options.
• 07 Build and evaluate prototypes to assess appearance, ergonomics, fit, and functionality.
• 08 Iterate on designs based on feedback, testing, and manufacturing constraints.
• 09 A portfolio is required for consideration. Include examples of surface modeling, Blender work, and product design, highlighting your individual contributions, design process, and final outcomes. Academic and personal projects are welcome.
• 10 A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.
• 11 Interview process: Two technical interviews and one CEO interview.
• 01 Health Insurance: Health coverage for interns.
• 02 Meals: Lunch and dinner provided.
• 03 Commuter Benefit: Assistance with local transportation costs.
• 04 Snacks and Drinks: Fully stocked office kitchen.
• 05 Immigration Support: TN sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• 06 Career Growth: Strong potential for full-time conversion after the internship.