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Co-op, User Experience - Robotics - Rockwell Automation
Software Engineer
Co‑op role focused on designing intuitive user experiences for robotics products, blending UX research, prototyping, and usability testing to create human‑robot interaction solutions using Figma and design thinking principles.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct user research and contextual inquiries to uncover needs of operators and technicians working with robotic systems.
- Translate research insights into wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows using Figma.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and robotics teams to iterate designs and validate solutions through usability testing.
- Apply design thinking methodologies to solve complex usability challenges in industrial robotics.
- Document design decisions and create design guidelines that support scalable, user‑centric product development.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a UX, HCI, Industrial Design, or related program.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX design for complex systems or robotics.
- Proficiency in Figma (or equivalent) and experience with rapid prototyping.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
- Passion for creating safe, efficient, and delightful human‑robot interactions.