We’re looking for a talented and curious UX Researcher and Designer who is passionate about making complex systems intuitive, efficient, and user-centric.

In this hybrid role, you’ll be responsible for understanding our users—engineers, operators, and technicians—and designing experiences that optimize usability, safety, and efficiency. You’ll conduct research, translate findings into design solutions, and collaborate closely with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater, data centers, and more.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

Flexible work schedule with remote work options for numerous roles
Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
No more than a 4 week waiting period on all benefits including the 401k (with matching contributions)
A really rad Christmas Party each year
A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE!

What You'll Be Doing

_User Research

Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, including field studies, user interviews, usability testing, and surveys
Analyze and synthesize research data to generate actionable insights
Create personas, journey maps, and workflows to guide product strategy

_UX/UI Design

Design wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes for web, desktop, and embedded applications
Apply best practices in interaction design and information architecture
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency

_Product Development Collaboration

Work with agile development teams to bring designs to life
Iterate based on user feedback and data analytics
Advocate for the user throughout the development lifecycle

What You Need For This Position

Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industrial Design, Psychology, or related field
7-10+ years of experience in UX/UI research and/or design
Proven experience working on complex B2B or industrial applications
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
Strong research and communication skills
Familiarity with human factors, usability standards, and safety requirements in industrial environments
The ideal candidate will also have:
Experience working in manufacturing, automation, or other industrial domains
Knowledge of SCADA, PLC interfaces, or MES systems
Experience with design systems and component libraries