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Robotics Assistant

Cobot

Cobot

Santa Clara, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Location

Santa Clara

Employment Type

Temporary

Location Type

On-site

Department

Software Engineering

Are you a curious, hands-on problem solver who’s passionate about building and tinkering? Join Collaborative Robotics as a Robotics Assistant, where you'll explore real-world applications, while working alongside a cutting-edge team building the next generation of collaborative mobile robots.

We’re offering a unique opportunity to learn and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment — with a focus on hands-on robot testing and real-world engineering experience!

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Get hands-on experience helping test and troubleshoot robotic components in our lab

  • Learn from engineers across software test, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines

  • Contribute to data collection and analysis during software and hardware testing

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older. This is an ideal role for recent STEM university graduates, incoming college freshmen enrolled in a STEM-related degree program, or graduating high school seniors (Class of 2025).

  • Demonstrated interest in robotics and engineering through school, personal projects, clubs (FIRST, VEX, Science Olympiad, etc.), or hobby work

  • Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with others

  • Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.

  • Must be able to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours per week).

  • Must have reliable transportation to the Santa Clara, CA office onsite.

  • Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in robotics or engineering through school projects, personal builds, or clubs like FIRST, VEX, or Science Olympiad

  • Software engineering classwork completed

This robotics assistant full-time role is paid hourly at $20/hr, for 40 hours per week, all five days of the work week. This role is also eligible for healthcare benefits and paid sick leave. Please note: relocation assistance is not provided – applicants must already be located within commuting distance of Santa Clara, CA.

Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.