Industrial Designer

Collaborative Robotics, branded as Cobot, develops and deploys collaborative mobile robots for material-handling work alongside people.

Santa Clara, United States
About Collaborative Robotics

Its commercially available Proxie robot combines autonomous mobility, manipulation, perception, and fleet-management software for hospitals, manufacturing floors, and logistics facilities.

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About the Role

You will develop and refine industrial design concepts for robotics systems, translating user needs and technical requirements into intuitive physical products. You will take designs from early exploration through prototyping and manufacturing, collaborate across engineering and product disciplines, and communicate design decisions clearly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
  • 5+ years of professional industrial design experience with a portfolio of realized physical products
  • Design fundamentals and the ability to translate complex problems into thoughtful solutions
  • Experience with design for manufacturing and product engineering, building, and assembly
  • Experience with rapid prototyping across materials, methods, and tools
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, Alias, or CATIA
  • Proficiency with 3D visualization and rendering tools such as KeyShot or Cinema 4D
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must have and maintain US work authorization

Responsibilities

  • Translate user needs, design insights, and technical requirements into industrial design solutions
  • Drive the industrial design process from concept exploration through detailed design, prototyping, and manufacturing
  • Develop and refine design concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, visualization, and physical prototyping
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing stakeholders to resolve technical constraints and design trade-offs
  • Manage design workstreams, balance priorities, and communicate design decisions across teams
  • Contribute to creative and design initiatives that support product experience and visual identity

Benefits

  • Relocation stipend
  • Equity