Robotics Engineering Intern- R&D Summer 2026

Magna International • Troy, MI

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About The Position

About the Role Magna Corporate R&D is seeking a talented, visionary, and self-motivated Robotics Engineering summer student to for a 4 month summer internship term. Working closely with the Advanced Manufacturing department, the Robotics group is dedicated to creating new automation solutions that enhance overall efficiencies through advanced robotic technologies. The ideal candidate is a MS/MEng or BS/BEng student in the 3rd year in the field of Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics-or similar Engineering with a focus on Robotics. They have experience with ROS(2) and Python, robotic programming and controls, and initial exposure to validation processes for the functional and reliability evaluation of complex robotic systems. They also have a demonstrated understanding of system engineering principles, including but not limited to system definition, system architecture, and system modeling. Additionally, the candidate should possess some experience in machine vision/image analysis, tactile perception, and/or sensor fusion techniques for task automation. They will work in a culture that fosters creativity and problem-solving. This position is crucial to the Group and will be part of a tightly-knit development team that creates advanced manufacturing solutions for the future.

Requirements

• MS/MEng or 3rd year BS/BEng student in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics-or similar Engineering with a focus on Robotics
• Capabilities in ROS and Python programming, other programming languages such as C/C++ and familiarity with NVIDIA’s ISAAC Robotics Framework etc. an asset
• Initial experience in working with Robotic Control Systems, PLCs and related communication interfaces
• Familiarity with AI/ML methods, for computer-vision tasks, tactile sensing etc.
• Understanding of motion planning, actuators, kinematics etc.

Nice To Haves

• Creative and self-motivated with the ability to understand and divide a vision into prioritized tasks
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks (under supervision)
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
• Excellent written (white papers) and oral (presentation) communication skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operating the newly-build advanced robotics lab at the Magna Innovation Campus Toronto, including communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the development of test and validation plans, including resources and materials
• Work on the definition, technical feasibility analysis, and hardware and software specification of test solutions applicable to various advanced robotic technologies, including object recognition, machine vision, motion planning, tactile perception, and dexterity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product management, and/or program management to define and develop the technology roadmap for industrial robotic applications.
• Understand system requirements, work with the team to establish and validate operational windows, design experiments, and define test plans
• Implement test systems, including proposing appropriate hardware (e.g., fixtures, sensors, actuators), interfacing electrical or computer systems (e.g., data acquisition systems)
• Execute test plans, collect test data, perform data analysis, and report and present the results.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees