Description
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 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Define communication interface standards (OPC UA/Modbus) using Omniverse Python APIs.
- Build digital twin reference implementations by ingesting real-time sensor and machine telemetry data into NVIDIA Omniverse.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.