Mechanical Engineering Intern

This position is located at our HQ in Durham, NC. Expected program dates are September 14 – December 4. Anticipated working hours will be about 20 per week. Final hours and schedule will be determined between the intern and their manager. Candidates must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will work closely with Hardware Development, Manufacturing, Test, and our Customers to support our growing product line of Point-of-Sale solutions in a fast-paced, highly technical, and continually evolving business. The ideal candidate will have some background working in the Retail Industry while developing their professional expertise in their area of specialization. This role involves hands-on designing using SolidWorks for a next-generation point-of-sale product.

Responsibilities

• Work with team to create/modify designs for parts and assemblies
• Work with team to update part drawings or specifications
• Work with team on defects that arise from the design
• Assist in building prototypes or early units
• Learn about how our products go from an idea to a fully-fledged product
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Assure that new equipment will safely comply with performance criteria for use with computer software programs and make any necessary hardware modifications to fix mistakes and other issues
• Work with interdisciplinary design teams, such as those for hardware, mechanical, and software
• Design new hardware using SolidWorks
• Practical experience with a variety of hardware devices
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-driven with exceptional analytical and critiquing skills
• Strong ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to function as a member of a small team

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. Our in-store solutions power experiences at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, Costco, and more, making us the world's 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, let’s get together to drive the new economy.