Design & product development

As an intern in the engineering profession with a focus on design and product development, your tasks may include:

• • Coming up with ideas: You will participate in brainstorming sessions where all ideas are welcome. Here you get the chance to think outside the box and contribute with your own creative solutions to different problems. It can be anything from improving existing products to coming up with completely new concepts.

  • Building prototypes: Once an idea has been developed, the next step is to build a prototype. You get to be involved in creating physical or digital models of the product to test and see if the design works as intended. It's an exciting process where you get to see your ideas take shape.

  • CAD modeling: You will use CAD software to create detailed 3D models of the products. This is an important part of the design process because it helps to visualize how the product will look and function in real life.

  • Choosing Materials: Another important task is analyzing and selecting the right materials for the product. You'll learn about different materials and their properties, and how to choose the best material based on durability, cost, and aesthetics.

  • User testing: To ensure that the product works well for users, you will conduct user testing. This means letting real people test the product and giving feedback on what works well and what can be improved.

  • Design for manufacturing: A good design is not only stylish and functional, it must also be easy to manufacture. You will learn how to customize the design to make the manufacturing process as simple and cost-effective as possible.

  • Sustainable design: In today's world, sustainability is more important than ever. You will work on developing products that are good for the environment, by using sustainable materials and processes.

  • Project management: You'll also get to try your hand at project management, where you'll help keep track of schedules and budgets, and ensure that all work is coordinated across teams. It's a great opportunity to learn how to manage a project from start to finish.

  • Market analysis: To understand what customers want and what's trending, you'll conduct market research. This helps ensure that the products you develop truly meet the needs and desires of your customers.

  • Documentation: Finally, you will create and update technical documents and manuals for the products. This is important to ensure that everyone working on the product has the information they need.