Job Description

At Universal Robots, part of Teradyne Inc., Our vision is to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots. And as the market leader with 75,000+ collaborative robots (cobots) already installed worldwide, we’re well on the way to achieving it. We employ 1000+ people in offices across North America, South America, Europe and Asia and we’re growing all the time. Our team is made up smart, creative people working at the forefront of automation. Together we find innovative solutions to some of the most important manufacturing issues facing businesses today. We dare to do what others find impossible- working with advanced technologies to change in the way businesses operate, so if you’re looking to build your career with a ground-breaking technology company in dynamic environment with career advancement UR is the place for you.

Our Purpose

At Teradyne Robotics, including Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), our mission is simple:Automation for Anyone. Anywhere.

Our vision is to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots. With more than 100,000 collaborative robots deployed worldwide, Universal Robots leads the global market in collaborative automation while MiR provides cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots that transform internal logistics.

Together we enable manufacturers of all sizes to automate, improve productivity, and empower people through robotics.

Opportunity Overview

As our Senior UX/UI Designer, you will take ownership of our design system and collaborate closely with engineering, product, and cross‑functional teams. You’ll transform complex requirements into clear interfaces, lead user research, and ensure user‑centered decision‑making is deeply embedded in how we build products. You will mainly be working with our Graphical User Interface - PolyScope, which thousands of people around the world use to program our market leading collaborative robots.

Working here means being part of a highly innovative and rapidly evolving robotics company. We’re making a difference to our customers’ businesses every day across a wide range of industries. Every day brings opportunities to learn, innovate, and solve meaningful challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the existing Design System
  Ensure consistency, scalability, and cross-team adoption while continuously improving components, patterns, and documentation.

• Create high- and low-fidelity prototypes
  Translate complex requirements into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production‑ready designs.
• Apply strong systems thinking
  Design with an understanding of the broader product ecosystem, ensuring solutions scale and align with long-term strategy.
• Be technically grounded
  Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, understand technical constraints, and design feasible, implementation‑aware solutions.
• Lead and facilitate user research
  Plan and conduct usability testing, analyze insights, and convert findings into actionable design improvements.
• Contribute to feature prioritization
  Provide design-driven input to roadmaps based on user value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Advocate for user-centered decision‑making
  Champion the voice of the user in cross-functional discussions and support evidence‑based product decisions.

Tools & Skills:

• Figma – advanced proficiency
• Usability testing tools and methods
• Collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro)
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work closely with engineering and product teams
• Experience with design systems (creation or evolution)

What are we looking for?

• We’re looking for people who lead by example—no matter their role.
• You thrive in a culture built on openness, integrity, and customer focus.
• You seek diverse perspectives, treat others with respect, and have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
• You own your work, deliver results, and push the limits through innovation.
• You’re motivated by collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to making everyone better.

What we offer:

At Universal Robots we set a high bar and in return we provide an exciting career in a fast-growing, technology-driven company where you work alongside skilled and talented colleagues from around the world

• An opportunity to influence and shape the UX maturity of our products
• Collaboration with a skilled R&D team passionate about innovation
• A culture that values user‑centricity, continuous learning, and design excellence
• Flexible work environment and strong support for personal growth

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Universal Robots is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.