Robotics and Control Automation Coop

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern / Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

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Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https : / / www.jnj.com / medtech

The Robotics & Controls Intern will join the wider Robotics & Controls team. We are a group of highly motivated roboticists working on development of algorithms and production level software that live at the heart of a complex robotic surgical system for medical applications. We work in a variety of exciting robotic functions including but not limited to kinematic and dynamic analysis, motion generation, artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML), control algorithms, system response characterization, performance and detailed software development.

This position start date is on Summer 2026 and will end by December 2026.

Core Job Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and test AI / ML models, and control algorithms for sophisticated robotic systems.

Actively participate in algorithmic, control discussion, and code reviews

Develop C++ software for safety critical applications

Required Knowledge and Skills

General understanding of robot forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics, motion trajectories and path planning.

General understanding of artificial intelligence techniques including machine learning models, especially transformer, both training and inference.

Knowledge of robotics manipulation and computer vision.

Excellent communication and documentation

Able to work in the US and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F1, H1-B status)

Currently enrolled in an accredited University or College PhD program in robotics, computer science, or artificial intelligence, throughout the entire duration of the internship. Must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8 or higher and be available to work the hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills, Education, And Experience

Familiarity working with large codebases and have a good understanding of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures and algorithms, programming in UNIX environments)

Strong programming experience in Python and / or Matlab. Familiarity with C++ is expected

The expected pay range for this position is between $31.00 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and / or experience. Co-Ops / Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits : up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to : https : / / www.careers.jnj.com / employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 11 / 12 / 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https : / / www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Required Skills

Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Python (Programming Language), Robotics

Preferred Skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $31.00 / hr to $59.00 / hr

EEO Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accommodation Statement

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https : / / www.jnj.com / contact-us / careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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