Rakuten

Industrial Design Engineer

Kobo Taiwan TaipeiFull timePosted 1 day ago
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Job Description

【The Role】

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Designer to join our Taiwan Hardware Development Team. This role is perfect for an early-career designer based in Northern Taiwan who is eager to master the full product development lifecycle of e-Readers and related accessories. Under the mentorship of senior designers and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in CAD design, CMF development, and manufacturing oversight. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your professional growth within a fast-paced, innovative industry.

【Responsibilities】

  • 3D Modeling & Visualization:

Assist in 3D surface construction and modeling using PTC Creo, ensuring models are modified to meet mass production (MP) standards. Utilize KeyShot to create high-quality, realistic design renderings for CMF reviews and internal presentations.

  • NPI Execution:

Participate in the full product lifecycle, supporting the design team through NPI phases (EVT/DVT/PVT) to translate concepts into production-ready products.

  • CMF & Quality Assistance:

Assist in defining CMF (Color, Material, Finish) specifications and cosmetic inspection standards; help manage limit samples on-site at supplier facilities to ensure production quality.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with internal Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Program Management teams and manufacturing vendors under senior guidance to track, review, and resolve technical or cosmetic issues during production phases.

Languages

Chinese (Traditional) (Overall - 4 - Fluent), English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)