Industrial Design Co-op

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you've most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we've designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world's biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionize the future of foodservice. We are seeking a motivated and curious Industrial Design Co-op to join our team for the fall.

Key Responsibilities

• Self-guided research: Explore user needs, workflow challenges, competitive products, industry trends, and ergonomic considerations in the foodservice equipment space.
• Concept ideation & visualization: Produce sketches, storyboards, and conceptual explorations. Participate in brainstorming sessions and create visuals for internal reviews.
• User testing & validation: With the guidance of the Design team, plan and conduct user testing sessions. Capture observations, compile findings, and translate insights into actionable next steps.
• Prototype support: Engage with the Model Shop to build models and low- to mid-fidelity prototypes to evaluate usability and communicate design intent.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with designers, engineers, product managers, and marketing partners throughout the development process.
• Documentation & communication: Prepare research summaries, testing documentation, and design materials for team reviews.
• End-of-summer senior leadership presentation: Present a comprehensive overview of your work, including research, concepts, testing insights, and design recommendations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Strong sketching, ideation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with hands-on prototyping and model making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in foodservice equipment, human-centered design, and UI design is a plus.
• Proficiency With The Following Tools:
  • SolidWorks
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
  • Figma
  • KeyShot

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in Carol Stream, IL, with an expectation of 3–4 days per week in the studio. Work may involve time in test kitchens, prototype shops, or user-testing environments.

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $24.20

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Application Instructions

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.