Robotics Controls & Autonomy Intern - Robotics R&D

Johnson & Johnson

Hours: Full time
Where: Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Apply by: End Date: October 17, 2026
Posted: Sep 15

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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Career Programs

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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What you'd do

Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s, graduate or PhD degree returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship.
Target majors include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Data Science, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and Software Engineering or closely related field.
Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework
Commitment to June 1
August 20, 2027, or June 21
September 10, 2027; term dates to align with cohort
Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.

What they want

Hands-on experience with robotic hardware.
Experience in C++, Python, or similar languages.
Understanding of robot forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics.
Knowledge of classical control theory and estimation techniques.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

What you get

Contribute to impactful projects that directly improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Gain hands-on experience across multiple software domains within robotics.
Work alongside industry-leading experts from engineering, AI/ML, and clinical disciplines.
Thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Starts: 2026-09-15