Agentic AI Intern- Summer 2026

Overview ABB Robotics Internship – internship within ABB’s Robotics business in San José, CA. The position contributes to AI and agentic workflow development as part of SoftBank Group’s acquisition plan. Reports to: R&D Principal Engineer. Key Responsibilities Identify opportunities for intelligent agentic flows by exploring AI and agent‑based methods that improve autonomy, scalability, adaptability, and learning in high‑speed, high‑accuracy robotic vision systems. Design and implement adaptive agentic workflows that connect visual perception with intelligent manipulation, planning, and control for autonomous task execution. Test and validate agentic systems in simulation and real‑world environments, using performance data to refine models and tools. Apply AI techniques such as reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and hierarchical planning to enable robots to make smart decisions in dynamic settings. Utilize core tools in AI, computer vision, and robotics, including PyTorch/TensorFlow, ROS, and simulators like PyBullet or Isaac Gym. Experience with multimodal data is a plus – utilizing RGB‑D images, time‑series signals, and text logs can help build more intelligent and responsive robotic systems. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a PhD or master’s degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or a related field in the United States. Reliable transportation to and from the worksite. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future. Critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality. Strong collaboration skills to convey ideas, share information, and provide project updates to team members. Compensation Hourly rate is between $20 and $34, based on qualifications, graduation year, and experience. Benefits Internship does not include company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. Equal Employment Opportunity ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, including traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr ABB Schweiz AG