Job Description

Co-op/Internship (8-12 months)

Starting date: Early September 2025

Location: 87 Pelham Ave. Toronto ON

Open to Students and Recent Graduates in STEM or Design

About Fishtnk

Fishtnk is a

B Corp-certified design-manufacturing company

based in Toronto. We specialize in advanced architectural products, with a design studio and fabrication workshop under one roof in the Junction neighborhood. Our work integrates

sustainability, precision manufacturing, and digital innovation

.

Our main product line,

AALINE

, offers carbon balanced high-performance architectural lighting and acoustic systems. We also develop custom design solutions and have launched several recognized consumer products, including

Canadiano

and

Bookseat

.

About the Role

We are seeking a

Junior Industrial Designer, Industrial Engineer

or

Design Engineering Intern

for an

8 to 12 month co-op placement or internship

. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates in above mentioned studies or related

STEM programs

with experience in

CAD/CAM and programming

. You'll work closely with both our design and production teams to support the integration of

Autodesk Fusion

, enhance our

digital databases

, and contribute to

sustainability-driven product development

.

This is a

hands-on, multidisciplinary role

that blends physical product design with coding, process automation, and environmental impact tracking.

Who Should Apply

Students or recent grads in

Industrial Design, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM fields

with interest in architectural products & manufacturing Individuals passionate about

sustainability

,

digital design

, and

smart manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Support

product development

and

digital prototyping

using Autodesk Fusion Help implement

automated systems and scripts

to improve design file management, version control, and simulation workflows Collaborate with the team to build and maintain our

digital materials and components database

Conduct

sustainability impact assessments

and issue internal certificates for projects Organize data in Excel/Google Sheets and contribute to reporting

Qualifications & Skills

Experience with

Autodesk Fusion

, or similar CAD/CAM platforms Knowledge of

Python, JavaScript

, or scripting in design environments is a strong asset Comfortable working with both

design files

and

data systems

Strong problem-solving and communication skills Eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Has an intuitive understanding of

Design for Manufacturing

to make data driven design decisions.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience with CNC equipment or digital fabrication Familiarity with environmental product assessments, carbon footprint analysis or LCA tools Knowledge of version-controlled file systems or databases

How to Apply

Please submit a portfolio (if design-based), resume, and a short note about your interest. We encourage students to share

process work, research projects, or coding/design experiments

--we value creativity and initiative as much as experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M6N 1A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary STEM program?
Experience:

Fusion or Solidworks: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02