Industrial Designer — Robotics & Human–Robot Interaction

Bison; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobot, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an Industrial Designer to shape the future of human-robot interaction. You will translate needs into elegant design, drive the end-to-end design process, and collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing to bring robust products to life.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 5+ years of experience, and US work authorization. Relocation stipend is offered for candidates outside the local area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Design or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional industrial design experience with a strong portfolio of physical products.
• Refined visual sensibility and ability to translate complex problems into simple solutions.
• Hands-on design for manufacturing (DFM) understanding and curiosity about how products are engineered and assembled.
• Experience with rapid prototyping across materials, methods, and tools.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, Alias, CATIA or equivalent).
• Proficiency in 3D visualization/rendering tools (KeyShot, Cinema 4D or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
• Willing to travel.
• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs, design insights, and technical requirements into elegant, intuitive industrial design solutions.
• Drive the industrial design process from concept to prototyping and manufacturing.
• Develop and refine design concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, visualization, and prototyping.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing to navigate constraints and realize products.
• Independently manage design workstreams and communicate decisions across teams.
• Contribute to adjacent design initiatives to ensure cohesive product experience and visual identity.

Skills

5+ years ID experience

Strong communication

Willing to travel

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Alias

CATIA

KeyShot

Cinema 4D

Job description

Cobot, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an Industrial Designer to shape the future of human-robot interaction. You will translate needs into elegant design, drive the end-to-end design process, and collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing to bring robust products to life.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 5+ years of experience, and US work authorization. Relocation stipend is offered for candidates outside the local area.