Industrial Design Intern

Summer 2026 Internship:This position is located at our HQ in Durham NC. Expected program dates are May 18 August 7 2026. Anticipated working hours will be 40 per week. Final hours and schedule will be determined between the intern and their manager.

Note: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore in order to be considered for this position you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Introduction:

The Industrial Design Intern will contribute within the Hardware development function to help design and create drawings in SolidWorks to support Industrial Design concepts and ideas. They will also be involved in product development meetings and brainstorming sessions as well as presenting any designs and concepts/models created. There will also be some shop experiences in prototyping proof of concepts parts as needed and utilizing 3D printing machine.

Required Skills:

• Must be actively pursuing and actively enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Proficient in Solidworks / Basic CAD skills a must. Working knowledge in Photoshop Illustrator PowerPoint
• Good written and visual presentation skills hand sketching a plus
• Skills and experience with basic shop tools: hand tools bench-top power tools.
• Ability to make simple mockups- foam foamcore wood etc.
• Motivated self-starter who is looking for the next task to complete. Someone who asks what else can I help with
• Basic Research skills User study / Market study
• Ability to communicate ideas to a person & virtually
• Someone who understands Design Process

Preferred Skills:

• 3D Printer usage experience.

• UI / UX knowledge a plus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Production
• Design

The candidate will be using SolidWorks to create first pass CAD for new concepts and their iterations. This will involve proving out those concepts using the 3D printer or other modeling methods.

The candidate will also be performing some industry research and create a presentation on their findings.

There will also be an opportunity for user interface generation for concept products.

About the Company:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Inc. is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park NC providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowes Foods earned fuel rewards at Kroger or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart Michaels Carrefour The Gap Calvin Klein Boots Cencosud BJs or Costco These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the worlds installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly so if you share our Together Commerce vision of a seamless two-way participatory shopping experience lets get together to drive the new economy.

EEO:

Toshiba is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age ancestry color religious creed disability marital status medical condition genetic information military or veteran status national origin race sex gender gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request an accommodation.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION:

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore were committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our5 Core Principles (Create Outreach Foster Belonging Unleash Opportunity Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). Were passionate about our customersthe retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.