Industrial Design, Model Maker Intern

Simplehuman

Industrial Design / Model Maker Intern responsible for creating prototypes and components for product development. Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and designers in a team environment.

Posted 7/28/2026internshipTorrance • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D modeling and prototyping, with proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, and hands-on fabrication skills using various materials and tools. Maintains a safe and organized workshop environment while effectively utilizing 3D printers and other equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D Printing ExperienceSolidWorks ProficiencyHands-On Fabrication SkillsModel-Making Materials ExpertiseShop Safety Procedures Knowledge

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingPrototypingSolidWorksCreoFabricationTool Maintenance3D PrintingLaser CuttingAssembly SkillsModel Optimization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingCreativity

Tools & Technologies

3D PrintersLaser CuttersPower ToolsHand Tools

Industry Keywords

Industrial DesignMechanical EngineeringPrototyping ProcessesModel-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create prototypes and components from 3D model files supplied by the design and engineering teams.
Use 3D printers, laser cutters, and other shop equipment to create medium- to high-fidelity prototypes.
Maintain tools, shop cleanliness, and 3D printers.
Edit and optimize 3D model files for 3D printing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working with model-making materials and equipment such as foam core, wood, metal, acrylic, power tools, and hand tools.
Experience with 3D printers required.
Proficiency in shop processes and safety procedures for tool use.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo.
Builder/tinkerer with assembly and hands-on fabrication skills.
Do you build furniture, FPV drones, bicycles, or cars? We would love to hear about it.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great benefits
Competitive compensation
Generous simplehuman product discounts