Shift Robotics · 6 months ago
Industrial Designer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expShift Robotics is dedicated to making the world a more walkable place through innovative personal mobility devices. As an Industrial Designer, you will be integral in designing, prototyping, and testing hardware that empowers people to choose walking over traditional transportation methods.
RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Product development in the form of 2D visualizations and 3D computer models and renderings
Develop and design product prototypes with hands-on design work required
Create and update technical drawings/3d files for production
Create and update CMF documents
Evaluate design concepts through user testing and iterate based on feedback
Work closely with engineers to ensure designs are feasible and optimized for production
Collaborate with marketing to ensure that product designs align with target customer needs
Stay informed on emerging design trends and techniques within the industry
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in product design, preferably in the automotive/consumer product/footwear industry
Basic understanding of core mechanical engineering principles
Design for Manufacturing experience (Injection molding, casting, machining)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Design, etc.)
3D Modeling (Parametric CAD - Solidworks, Fusion 360, etc.)
3D Rendering (Blender, Keyshot, Maya, Rhino, etc.)
Sketching/Whiteboarding (efficiently explaining ideas)
Ability to build low-fidelity prototypes and an understanding of production methods and prototyping processes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
A portfolio demonstrating your design process and product design abilities is required
Benefits
Opportunities for participation in our Employee Options programs
401K retirement plan
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Massive Growth Opportunities and a long-term career
Incredible work environment
Company
Shift Robotics
Shift Robotics are building robotic shoes to enable commuters walking faster without extra efforts.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.55M2019-12-18Seed· $1.55M
2018-06-30Seed
Leadership Team
Xunjie Zhang
CEO & Legged Locomotion Engineer
Recent News
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