Robotics Research Intern: Real‑World Manufacturing Impact

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Iberica SA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Research Application Intern to work on deploying robotics technologies within Nissan manufacturing operations. This hands-on internship offers collaboration with researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate concepts into practical robotic applications.

You will participate in the full project lifecycle, from understanding business challenges and defining requirements to programming, testing, and validating robotic solutions,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Hands-on robotics experience through coursework, research, or personal projects.
• Experience with robotics hardware and software systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above with transcript verification.
• Onsite work in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research teams and business partners to understand operational challenges and define project scope.
• Plan and organize project activities and deliverables during the internship.
• Program and configure robotic systems to support manufacturing-related applications.
• Test and evaluate robotic capabilities, performance, and functionality in real-world scenarios.
• Analyze results and provide recommendations for system improvements and future development.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to transition research concepts into production-focused applications.

Skills

Robotics hands-on

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Robotics/CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

ROS

Job description

Nissan Motor Iberica SA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Research Application Intern to work on deploying robotics technologies within Nissan manufacturing operations. This hands-on internship offers collaboration with researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate concepts into practical robotic applications.

You will participate in the full project lifecycle, from understanding business challenges and defining requirements to programming, testing, and validating robotic solutions,