AI Robotics Research Intern — Lab Automation & ML

Nissan USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan USA invites applications for an AI Robotics Research Intern in Santa Clara, CA. You will help design, prototype, and validate autonomous robotic systems for laboratory automation, collaborating with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and data scientists.

You’ll work on perception, controls, ML, and ROS-based development, contributing to real-world automation challenges in a cooperative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with robotics systems, controls, perception, automation, or IoT technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Experience with AI development tools and machine learning techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and system integration skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering and research teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (transcript required).
• Ability to perform work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test intelligent robotic systems that support laboratory automation and research activities.
• Develop perception, motion control, and machine learning algorithms for robotic and humanoid systems.
• Implement software solutions using Python, C/C++, and ROS-based frameworks.
• Support simulation development, hardware integration, system testing, and validation activities.
• Contribute to laboratory automation workflows that accelerate materials research and experimentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve robotic system performance, reliability, and usability.

Skills

Python

C/C++

ROS

AI/ML

Robotics systems

Perception

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Robotics/CS/EE/ME/ Aeronautics/Math/related

Tools

ROS

ROS2

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

Nissan USA invites applications for an AI Robotics Research Intern in Santa Clara, CA. You will help design, prototype, and validate autonomous robotic systems for laboratory automation, collaborating with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and data scientists.

You’ll work on perception, controls, ML, and ROS-based development, contributing to real-world automation challenges in a cooperative, multidisciplinary team environment.