About the role#
The User Experience Robotics Co-op joins our Robotics Center of Excellence. You will work within a technical research group to shape how humans and robots interact. This role focuses on human-robot interaction, operator interfaces, and the integration of robots into enterprise tools. You will explore new interaction modes including voice, gesture, ambient signals, chat-based agent control, and spatial computing.
What you'll do#
- Frame research questions, design studies, and talk to operators and partners to gather insights.
- Prototype new ways for people to work with intelligent machines.
- Bring your work to the team early and often to gather feedback.
- Defend design decisions and participate in peer reviews with designers, researchers, and engineers.
- Document your process and findings through case studies, internal reports, and external publications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Comfort designing and running UX research and parsing academic literature.
- Experience with coding, prototyping, and large language models.
- Familiarity with Figma, ROS/ROS2, and React or similar frameworks.
- Background in human factors, HCI, or interaction design research.
- Interest in robots, autonomous systems, and how AI affects human-machine interaction.
- Experience working in multi-discipline teams.
- Exposure to AR, VR, or spatial computing is a plus.
- Experience engaging with design or research communities through writing or talks.
Location & details#
- Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
- You must be located within 50 miles of the Waterloo office.
- This is a hybrid role requiring attendance at the office at least 3 days a week, specifically Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Compensation: $20-$32 per hour, based on skills and experience.
- Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and paid holidays.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation produces industrial automation and manufacturing technology. The company specializes in automation systems, drives, and safety products. Its primary product brands include Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the firm operates as a public company with over 22,000 employees.
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