Mechanical Design Internship

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The one-year placement, is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of Mechanical Design Engineering in the live entertainment industry whilst gaining hands on work experience. The Mechanical Design Engineer's role is to prepare fully rationalised models of project elements and components. The Designer will be expected to produce production drawings and bills of materials of their own models as well as producing supporting detailed design material.The Designer's work is administered by the Mechanical Design & Engineering (MOE) Leads, but they are expected to work individually and interface directly with managers, fabricators, third party engineers, vendors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with Design Leads for handing off and brainstorming the preliminary concepts into detailed design phase
• Generate preliminary mechanical assumptions, and calculations for later review by third party engineers
• Create the basic element geometry model for review with MDE Leads, then update as requested.
• Research stock and purchased component and material availability, vendors, and pricing
• Collaborate with co-designers to ensure proper interface with other show elements, and no voids or overlaps in scope
• Oversee the development and testing of functional scale or full-size prototypes
• Create the detailed fabrication and assembly drawings bills of materials and cut sheets for final review
• Assist Project Design Leads in mentoring and supervising detailers of models provided.
• Update drawings as requested by management, production, third party engineering, or client feedback
• Distribute documentation to fabrication, machining, purchasing, project management, third party engineers, and H&S
• Support fabrication, testing, and installation issues and troubleshooting, including possible on-site support
• Generate final as-built documentation for finished element
  
  

Position Requirements

• Working towards Engineering, Design, Architecture degree, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of structural and mechanical manufacturing components and fabrication techniques
• Sound organizational skills for success in a fast-paced work environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for a collaborative workplace
• Solid computer proficiency in 3D modelling (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.