Robotics Engineering Intern - R&D Summer 2026

Job descriptions may display in multiple languagesbased on your language selection.

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

About the Role

Magna Corporate R&D is seeking a talented, visionary, and self-motivated Robotics Engineering summer student to for a 4 month summer internship term. Working closely with the Advanced Manufacturing department, the Robotics group is dedicated to creating new automation solutions that enhance overall efficiencies through advanced robotic technologies. The ideal candidate is a MS/MEng or BS/BEng student in the 3rd year in the field of Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics-or similar Engineering with a focus on Robotics. They have experience with ROS(2) and Python, robotic programming and controls, and initial exposure to validation processes for the functional and reliability evaluation of complex robotic systems. They also have a demonstrated understanding of system engineering principles, including but not limited to system definition, system architecture, and system modeling. Additionally, the candidate should possess some experience in machine vision/image analysis, tactile perception, and/or sensor fusion techniques for task automation. They will work in a culture that fosters creativity and problem-solving. This position is crucial to the Group and will be part of a tightly-knit development team that creates advanced manufacturing solutions for the future.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to operating the newly-build advanced robotics lab at the Magna Innovation Campus Toronto, including communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the development of test and validation plans, including resources and materials
• Work on the definition, technical feasibility analysis, and hardware and software specification of test solutions applicable to various advanced robotic technologies, including object recognition, machine vision, motion planning, tactile perception, and dexterity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product management, and/or program management to define and develop the technology roadmap for industrial robotic applications.
• Understand system requirements, work with the team to establish and validate operational windows, design experiments, and define test plans
• Implement test systems, including proposing appropriate hardware (e.g., fixtures, sensors, actuators), interfacing electrical or computer systems (e.g., data acquisition systems)
• Execute test plans, collect test data, perform data analysis, and report and present the results.

Who we are looking for

• MS/MEng or 3rd year BS/BEng student in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics-or similar Engineering with a focus on Robotics
• Capabilities in ROS and Python programming, other programming languages such as C/C++ and familiarity with NVIDIA’s ISAAC Robotics Framework etc. an asset
• Initial experience in working with Robotic Control Systems, PLCs and related communication interfaces
• Familiarity with AI/ML methods, for computer-vision tasks, tactile sensing etc.
• Understanding of motion planning, actuators, kinematics etc**.**

Your preferred qualifications

• Creative and self-motivated with the ability to understand and divide a vision into prioritized tasks; Able to work independently on assigned tasks (under supervision)
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
• Excellent written (white papers) and oral (presentation) communication skills

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.

Worker Type:

Student / Co-Op

Group:

Magna Corporate