Industrial Design Intern: CAD Prototyping & Concepts (SolidWorks)

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. in Durham, NC, invites a Spring 2027 Industrial Design Internship to support the Hardware development team.

The role centers on creating first-pass CAD in SolidWorks for new concepts, validating ideas through 3D printing and other modeling methods, and participating in design reviews. You will also perform industry and user research, prepare presentations, and potentially contribute UI concepts for prototype products, while gaining hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• On-site at Durham HQ at least one day per week; two days preferred.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; basic CAD; Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint.
• Good written and visual presentation skills; hand sketching a plus.
• Skills with basic shop tools; ability to make simple mockups.
• Self-starter who asks 'what else can I help with'.
• Role ~25% design / 75% production.
• Basic research skills; user/market study.
• UI/UX knowledge a plus.
• Ability to communicate ideas to a team, in person & virtually.
• Understanding of Design Process.

Responsibilities

• Production
• Design
• Use SolidWorks to create first pass CAD for new concepts.
• Prototype concepts using 3D printing or other modeling methods.
• Perform industry research and present findings.
• Opportunity for user interface generation for concept products.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD basics

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

UI/UX knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design

Bachelor's in Product Design

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. in Durham, NC, invites a Spring 2027 Industrial Design Internship to support the Hardware development team.

The role centers on creating first-pass CAD in SolidWorks for new concepts, validating ideas through 3D printing and other modeling methods, and participating in design reviews. You will also perform industry and user research, prepare presentations, and potentially contribute UI concepts for prototype products, while gaining hands-on experience with