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Physical AI Robotics Simulation Intern- Fall 2026

Pay
$20 – $34 per hour
Location
Milpitas, CA
Listed
3 days ago

This Position reports to: R&D Senior Engineer

Join us this Spring! As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects and will 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 RobotStudio HyperRealism
  • 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, BlenderProc, or other simulation software
  • Experience with NVIDIA omniverse
  • Experience with ABB RobotStudio a plus
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.
  • 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?

About Abb

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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at.

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 or by sending an email to. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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From Abb's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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