UX / UI Design CO-OP

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for a UX / UI Design CO-OP - Controls Products in Suwanee, GA for Spring 2026 .

The candidate will start in January 2026, ideally on 1 / 12 / 2026.

Position Description

Mitsubishi Electric Trane US HVAC designs and manufactures heat pump systems and controls for the North American market. Our focus is on comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency. We're passionate about developing heating and cooling solutions that provide personal comfort and strive for energy efficiency.

We are looking for a UX / UI Design candidate to join our fast-growing Design team who can complete 3 alternating semesters full-time.

Our UX / UI Design Interns are given real-world opportunities to take on impactful end-to-end projects from ideation to production. This includes collaborating with other designers on the team and our cross-functional partners, empathizing with our customers, understanding the problem space, exploring potential solutions, presenting to stakeholders, and strengthening technical design skills and product sense along the way.

The intern will join the Comfort App team that allows users to control and manage their heat pump systems through our Comfort mobile app

Key Responsibilities

Design digital user experience flows to address user needs and improve user pain points while supporting business goals

Conceptualize features through sketches, wireframes, and / or functional prototypes

Collaborate in design team discussions by providing and receiving constructive feedback on designs

Participate in user research and user engagement sessions, listening to customer feedback and understand needs that will drive and define UX strategies

Partner closely with product and engineering teams to bring designs to life while fulfilling business needs

Present design work to stakeholders regularly

Leverage our design systems, standards, and guidelines and advocate for consistency across teams

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with at least 1 year completed in Product Design, User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design or related fields

Must be able to work 40 hours a week in our Suwanee, GA office, Monday through Friday.

Portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design and user interface work with strong design thinking and thoughtful storytelling

Solid understanding of common design principles

Comfortable thinking through complex interaction designs

An eye for elegant visual and UI skills

Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and / or other design tools

Effective communication and presentation skills

Organized and exceptional time management skills

No ego, open-minded, growth mindset

Comfortable working independently and self-motivated, but also driven and collaborative in group discussions

Bonus Points

Experience using design research methods to uncover customer insights

Comfortable with prototyping tools and Atlassian products.

Knowledgeable about the product development process

Familiarity working with design systems

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $16.54 and $22.74 per hour, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including target bonus plans and discretionary awards. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation per year, 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date. Employees may also take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid [parental / disability / emergency / etc.] leave, if eligible.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent - 50 percent joint venture between Ingersoll Rand plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes : Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at www.mitsubishicomfort.com . We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(K).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification). The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Applicants with a disability who need assistance with the application process may contact Human Resources by email at employment@meus.mea.com or by calling 714.229.3813.