Industrial Design Intern
Umbra, Canada
Job Description
TCH (Trans Continental Hardware) is a sister company of Umbra and is a distributor of industrial components. TCH started operating in 1976, primarily serving musicians and business in the entertainment industry.
About this internship:
Looking for an internship with a company that will change your skills?
Join our passionate team this summer and help build something you can be proud of!
The Design Intern will generate new product ideas, create new designs and update existing products to contribute to a competitive, innovative collection of TCH products.
What you’ll do to be successful for this internship
- Develop a product from initiation to production with supervision.
- Prepare parts, assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks (CAD software) for submission for customers, vendors and promotional materials
- Develop product specifications accurately and on time, including product drawings, 3D data for fabrication
- Assist in developing technical documents such as customer released drawings
- Research to identify new product ideas, designs, materials and production techniques
- Create prototypes and models as required for approval/customer presentation
- Perform other job duties and projects including graphic design, layout and set-up of trade show displays as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring to be successful for this internship
- Enrollment in a post-secondary degree/diploma program in design (industrial or product) or mechanical engineering is required
- 2 years’ experience in a product development field is preferred
- Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD style program and working knowledge of graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required
- A good understanding of standards, specifications, and materials is required
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
- Works independently and collaboratively as part of a team within strict deadlines
- Polished, professional presentation with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization skills and a strong sense of urgency with a customer service mindset
- Indisputable integrity as well as credibility and demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong work ethic with proven ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude
- Mature analytical and evidence-based decision-making style
- Entrepreneurial spirit with preferred expertise in electrical components and industrial hardware
Benefits
We are TCH
TCH Sales Inc. (TCH) is a distributor of A.T.A. cases, electronics, electromechanical, industrial and hardware components. TCH fulfills customer requirements from its warehouse facilities in Buffalo, Calgary, Dallas, Montréal and Toronto.
For more information please see www.tchweb.com