Manufacturing Automation Solution Intern - 2027

Overview

• We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Manufacturing Automation Solution Intern - 2027 to join our world-class team at NVIDIA! This role is perfect for an ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact in the field of industrial automation and Physical AI.
• This role involves leading efforts in industrial automation and Physical AI with Omniverse by NVIDIA and OpenUSD frameworks.
• You will transform complex physical automation equipment, test cells, and robotic systems into accurate digital twins.
• You will collaborate with mechanical, test, and software groups to develop the future of industrial production based on Omniverse.
• If you are enthusiastic about 3D graphics, physics simulation, robotics, and bringing code to life with kinetic motion, this role is an excellent platform to begin your career.
• What you will be doing: Clean up, lightweight, and render industrial CAD models into the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, building standardized, high-fidelity OpenUSD 3D digital assets.
• Define OpenUSD asset standards (scene hierarchy, PhysX materials, semantic schemas) for automated equipment in Omniverse, opening them to ecosystem partners to build a unified asset ecosystem.
• Establish virtual testing and interference review standards in Omniverse; evaluate facility footprint and maintenance limits, directing vendors to deliver compliant scenes and equipment models within Omniverse.
• Formulate simulation and Cycle Time (CT) demo examples and evaluation standards for axis/robotics in NVIDIA Isaac Sim / PhysX.
• This drives vendors to improve CT and remove efficiency bottlenecks virtually in Omniverse.
• Define communication interface standards (OPC UA/Modbus) using Omniverse Python APIs.
• Connect the equipment software platform with controllers.
• Guide vendors to plug into Omniverse for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) commissioning.
• Build digital twin reference implementations by ingesting real-time sensor and machine telemetry data into NVIDIA Omniverse.
• Establish standardized technical frameworks and API guidelines to empower and guide vendors in replicating live 3D sync and supervising across their own equipment.
• Fully bring to bear NVIDIA Omniverse technologies and ecosystem capabilities to translate Physical AI into real-world industrial efficiency, exploring emerging business models for digital twins in automation.
• What we need to see: Currently pursuing a degree (BS or MS) in Computer Science, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related technical domain.
• Strong Python programming skills (Required; ability to write clean, object-oriented scripts and APIs).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and common industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, TCP/IP) is preferred.
• Practical experience with at least one 3D simulation or game engine (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, Unity) or 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Blender, etc.).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills; strong cross-functional communication approach to collaborate effectively with mechanical engineers, omniverse developers, and third-party equipment vendors.
• Skilled in both Chinese and English, capable of independently guiding and engaging in technical business discussions in English.
• Ways to stand out from the crowd: Practical experience working directly with NVIDIA Omniverse and its essential ecosystem components, including Isaac Sim (robotics & automation simulation).
• Familiarity with Pixar OpenUSD structures is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with industrial control software or automation equipment software is preferred.
• Practical project experience in software/hardware communication setup via OPC UA, Modbus-TCP, MQTT, or WebSockets; familiarity with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) virtual commissioning workflows.
• Strong engineering standardization approach with the ability to distill reference implementations from practical projects.
• Write structured API documentation and standard specifications.
• Empower external vendors and ecosystem partners.
• Join us at NVIDIA and help build the future of industrial automation with innovative technology!.