Industrial Design Intern/Extern

Are you passionate about industrial design and eager to help shape the future of human-robot interaction?

At Collaborative Robotics, we are a team of innovators and builders redefining what robots can do and how they work alongside humans. As an Industrial Design Intern, you'll have the chance to contribute to the creation of cobots (collaborative robots) that seamlessly integrate into everyday environments. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge design projects, transforming abstract ideas into tangible, real-world solutions that will change how robots interact with their surroundings.

Our mission is to create a world where robots are trusted extensions of our environment—adaptive, responsive, and collaborative. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the robotics industry and work with a passionate, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept Development: Assist in developing and refining the Cobot vision, translating abstract ideas into tangible sketches, storyboards, and 3D models.
• Design Visualization: Support the creation of high-quality visual assets, such as renderings, presentations, and mood boards to communicate product aesthetics and user experiences.
• Prototyping & Iteration: Contribute to early-stage prototyping, helping to iterate on designs through 3D printing, mockups, and basic fabrication processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with ID, engineering, and event teams to ensure design intent is maintained across different disciplines.
• Production Support: Assist with design refinements, minor CAD adjustments, and preparation of manufacturing-ready assets as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree with focus on Industrial Design or related field.
• Portfolio that reflects a wide range of products or objects, translating complexity into simple and delightful solutions.
• Design fundamental skills: research, sketching, CAD and visualization skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, UX and 3DVD.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment.
• Must have and maintain US work authorization.
• Must be willing and able to start work in Summer 2025 for a 3-4 month full-time internship/externship.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience at a consultancy or on an in-house design team.
• Entering into senior year of a Bachelor's Degree program, Master's student, or recent graduate.
  
  

The non-exempt hourly range for this full-time position is $18.12. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Collaborative Robotics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Collaborative Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Are you passionate about industrial design and eager to help shape the future of human-robot interaction?

At Collaborative Robotics, we are a team of innovators and builders redefining what robots can do and how they work alongside humans. As an Industrial Design Intern, you'll have the chance to contribute to the creation of cobots (collaborative robots) that seamlessly integrate into everyday environments. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge design projects, transforming abstract ideas into tangible, real-world solutions that will change how robots interact with their surroundings.

Our mission is to create a world where robots are trusted extensions of our environment—adaptive, responsive, and collaborative. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the robotics industry and work with a passionate, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept Development: Assist in developing and refining the Cobot vision, translating abstract ideas into tangible sketches, storyboards, and 3D models.
• Design Visualization: Support the creation of high-quality visual assets, such as renderings, presentations, and mood boards to communicate product aesthetics and user experiences.
• Prototyping & Iteration: Contribute to early-stage prototyping, helping to iterate on designs through 3D printing, mockups, and basic fabrication processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with ID, engineering, and event teams to ensure design intent is maintained across different disciplines.
• Production Support: Assist with design refinements, minor CAD adjustments, and preparation of manufacturing-ready assets as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree with focus on Industrial Design or related field.
• Portfolio that reflects a wide range of products or objects, translating complexity into simple and delightful solutions.
• Design fundamental skills: research, sketching, CAD and visualization skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, UX and 3DVD.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment.
• Must have and maintain US work authorization.
• Must be willing and able to start work in Summer 2025 for a 3-4 month full-time internship/externship.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience at a consultancy or on an in-house design team.
• Entering into senior year of a Bachelor's Degree program, Master's student, or recent graduate.
  
  

The non-exempt hourly range for this full-time position is $18.12. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Collaborative Robotics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Collaborative Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.