About the role#
The User Experience Robotics Co-op joins the Robotics Center of Excellence, the innovation engine for our robotics work. You will help shape how humans and robots interact within autonomous operations. This is a research-focused position that goes beyond traditional interface design to explore how humans, robots, and machines communicate through behavior and new interaction modes.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to human-robot interaction, operator interfaces, and the integration of robots into enterprise tools.
- Lead research projects by framing questions, designing studies, interviewing operators, and summarizing findings for the team.
- Explore and prototype new interaction methods for robotic systems, including voice, gesture, and spatial computing.
- Present work for design critique and collaborate with designers, researchers, and engineers.
- Defend design decisions and incorporate feedback from peer reviews.
- Document your process through case studies, reports, and publications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Experience designing and running UX research, including literature reviews and parsing academic publications.
- Background in human factors, HCI, or interaction design research.
- Familiarity with coding, prototyping, and large language models.
- Experience with Figma, React, or similar design and framework tools.
- Knowledge of ROS or ROS2 and research repository tools like Dovetail.
- Exposure to AR, VR, or spatial computing.
- Experience working in multi-discipline teams in both in-person and online settings.
- A history of engaging with design or research communities through talks, writing, or open work.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Waterloo, Ontario.
- You must be located within 50 miles of the Waterloo office.
- This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days per week in the office.
- This is a paid, full-time co-op position with a rolling term.
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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