Physical AI Robotics Simulation Intern- Fall

ABB Robotics Internship

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This position reports to: R&D Principal Engineer

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects and will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB's operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is onsite in San Jose, CA and is a 12-week internship immediately commencing upon clearance of background checks.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conduct robot simulation using Robot Studio Hyper Realism
• Develop complex AI and simulation for industrial deployment at scale
• Strike the perfect balance between fidelity and computational complexity
• Contribute to closing the sim-to-real gap
• Reduce dependence on physical prototypes
• Make simulation an indispensable part of our entire design, development and deployment process
• Generate photorealistic synthetic datasets in 2D, 3D and video sequences for AI and robotics applications

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or master's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or related fields, in the United States.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, with full-cell robotics simulation
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Experience with NVIDIA Issac Sim, Blender Proc, or other simulation software
• Experience with NVIDIA omniverse
• Experience with ABB Robot Studio a plus
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you? We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

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