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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. Each day, you 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/hybrid in San Jose, CA.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Identify opportunities for intelligent agentic flows by exploring AI and agent-based methods that improve autonomy, scalability, adaptability, and learning in high-speed, high-accuracy robotic vision systems.

• Design and implement adaptive agentic workflows that connect visual perception with intelligent manipulation, planning, and control for autonomous task execution.

• Test and validate agentic systems in simulation and real-world environments, using performance data to refine models and tools.

• Apply AI techniques such as reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and hierarchical planning to enable robots to make smart decisions in dynamic settings.

• Utilize core tools in AI, computer vision, and robotics, including Py Torch/Tensor Flow, ROS, and simulators like Py Bullet or Isaac Gym.

• Experience with multimodal data is a plus! Utilizing RGB-D images, time-series signals, and text logs can help build more intelligent and responsive robotic systems.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD or master’s degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or a related field, in the United States.

• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.

• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

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 at ABB.

All 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.

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• 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.