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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Position Overview
This is a research intern position within the Advanced Robotics team in the Corporate Engineering and R&D department. The Advanced Robotics team is focused on developing novel technologies that give robots human-like capabilities. The candidate will support the development of humanoid robot behaviors for industrial automation tasks. The candidate will get a chance to connect perception, planning, and control so the robot can move, act, and respond safely in changing environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand humanoid robot behavior and system constraints
- Build safe, reliable navigation in dynamic spaces
- Develop perception for objects, scene state, and localization
- Implement robust manipulation for grasping and placement
- Design high-level task planning and failure recovery
- Validate capabilities in simulation before deployment
- Integrate all modules into one end-to-end autonomy stack
- Apply Physical AI methods to improve real-world robot behavior
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Qualifications:
- Prior experience with humanoid robots preferred
- Hands-on experience with UR arms, bimanual manipulation setups, or Physical AI systems
- Strong programming skills in Python, ROS 2, and C++
- Experience with robotics simulation tools, preferably Isaac Sim
- Good understanding of Robotics fundamentals, AI/ML and RL
- Curious, Team Player and ability to thrive in a collaborative, small team environment
Education / Experience
- Student in a MS program focused on Robotics
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office (Troy, MI) environment, able to conduct a normal amount of work at a computer.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Skills Required
- Student enrolled in a master's program focused on Robotics
- Strong programming skills in Python, ROS 2, and C++
- Experience with robotics simulation tools, preferably Isaac Sim
- Good understanding of robotics fundamentals, AI/ML, and reinforcement learning
- Hands-on experience with UR arms, bimanual manipulation setups, or Physical AI systems
- Prior experience with humanoid robots
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player in a small-team environment
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often viewed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and related protections. Feedback suggests the quality of the core health plans is a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing components are frequently highlighted as strengths. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are a reliable pillar of total rewards across many locations.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance or attendance bonuses are commonly referenced as part of overall pay. Feedback suggests these incentives materially contribute to perceived compensation value.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
