Automation & Robotics Intern

About our group:

Operations Excellence department is responsible for site productivity improvement, planning and allocating manufacturing specialist resources, managing budgets and procurement of indirect materials, training production-related personnel, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, it promotes Seagate branding, manages government relations, and engages in community responsibilities.

The following years, we are focusing on advanced robotics, AI-driven automation, and real factory deployment of next-generation solutions (including embodied and hybrid robots).

About the role - you will:

• Technical：
• Support development or evaluation of robotics / AI / vision-based solutions
• Participate in algorithm / logic validation (e.g. perception, motion planning, task execution)
• Assist in data collection, analysis and model validation for robotics applications
• Engineering & Deployment：
• Conduct scenario identification and feasibility analysis for automation opportunities
• Support robot deployment, testing, debugging and integration on shopfloor
• Participate in pilot projects and real implementation, including issue troubleshooting
• Track project progress and support end-to-end implementation

About you:

• Bachelor/Master student in Robotics / Automation / AI / Mechatronics / EE
• Strong interest in both robotics technology AND real-world engineering applications
• Good problem-solving mindset and hands-on attitude
• Able to work in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environment

Your experience includes:

• Technical Capability：
• Programming skills: Python / C++ / ROS / OpenCV
• Basic knowledge of robotics (kinematics, control, sensors)
• Familiar with AI / vision / simulation is a plus
• Engineering Capability：
• Hands-on experience in robotics / automation projects
• Familiar with debugging / testing / integration process
• Experience with PLC / industrial system is a plus

Location:

Located in the high technology district, our site in Wuxi is a global manufacturing hub, where more than 5,000 employees deliver technical services, customer test, manufacturing and support capabilities. On site you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our canteen, grab-and-go market and coffee shop. We offer basketball, badminton, yoga clubs and group exercise classes. We also have music, dance, photography and literature clubs galore, along with an active Toastmasters International chapter, and frequently have on-site festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities.

Location: Wuxi, China Travel: None