Physical AI Robotics Simulation Intern- Fall 2026

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 well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABBs Robotics business a leading global robotics company. Were entering an exciting new chapter as weve 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 youll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of roboticsworking alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

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 ABBs 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 masters 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.

Why ABB

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll 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.

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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 applicants qualifications graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

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