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At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team advancing the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and material sciences.
This is a paid 12-week internship opportunity and is a hybrid, in-office role.
Here’s a glimpse into the Internship experience from some of our TRI interns!
The Team
The Prototyping and Research Operations (PROps) team supports and operationalizes TRI’s robotics research to succeed at scale in laboratory and deployment environments. We work across engineering and operations disciplines to develop robot hardware and testing setups, as well as operate and deploy robotic research systems to collect data for researchers. Our team administers the two prototyping laboratories within TRI and uses those facilities to prototype research hardware.
The Internship
The intern who joins our team will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of our various research support projects and the daily tasks that keep our researchers productive by:
Maintaining and improving the lab: This will include working with the lab manager on organizational tasks, fulfilling fabrication requests, maintaining and fixing the manufacturing equipment and robot systems, and improving lab workflow and tooling, allowing for more efficient use of the lab space.
Supporting our operations projects: This will require our intern to collaborate with Research Operations Engineers to design and coordinate events, improve data collection processes, and maintain testing and deployment documentation to support the research and engineering teams.
Qualifications
Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science student (undergrad junior or senior, or a master’s student).
Driven to learn new skills and become adept at new systems, processes, and tools.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools, etc.. ) and time spent in a lab environment designing, prototyping, and manufacturing components and assemblies.
Experience in creative and novel mechanical, electrical or software design work and employing rapid prototyping techniques to improve your iterative design process.
A safety-first mentality.
Familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems.
Experience executing and summarizing system tests and results.
Bonus Qualifications
Electronic assembly skills like crimping, soldering, and wire routing.
Experience with large scale data collection efforts.
Computer building/commissioning skills such as GPU, Operating System or power supply installation.
Familiarity with hand tools & hardware. Any service, repair or design work with complex mechanical systems is a plus.
Familiarity with CAD (preferably OnShape) software.
Basic machining skills on a lathe or mill.
Experience designing for small-scale contract manufacturing and assembly.
Understand software development processes and the tooling required to enact them, such as version control (e.g., Git) and CI/ CD (e.g., Jenkins).
Working knowledge of Asana and Gsuite.
Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, including utilization of design documents and systems drawings.
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team advancing the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and material sciences.
This is a paid 12-week internship opportunity and is a hybrid, in-office role.
Here’s a glimpse into the Internship experience from some of our TRI interns!
The Team
The Prototyping and Research Operations (PROps) team supports and operationalizes TRI’s robotics research to succeed at scale in laboratory and deployment environments. We work across engineering and operations disciplines to develop robot hardware and testing setups, as well as operate and deploy robotic research systems to collect data for researchers. Our team administers the two prototyping laboratories within TRI and uses those facilities to prototype research hardware.
The Internship
The intern who joins our team will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of our various research support projects and the daily tasks that keep our researchers productive by:
Maintaining and improving the lab: This will include working with the lab manager on organizational tasks, fulfilling fabrication requests, maintaining and fixing the manufacturing equipment and robot systems, and improving lab workflow and tooling, allowing for more efficient use of the lab space.
Supporting our operations projects: This will require our intern to collaborate with Research Operations Engineers to design and coordinate events, improve data collection processes, and maintain testing and deployment documentation to support the research and engineering teams.
Qualifications
Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science student (undergrad junior or senior, or a master’s student).
Driven to learn new skills and become adept at new systems, processes, and tools.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools, etc.. ) and time spent in a lab environment designing, prototyping, and manufacturing components and assemblies.
Experience in creative and novel mechanical, electrical or software design work and employing rapid prototyping techniques to improve your iterative design process.
A safety-first mentality.
Familiarity with UNIX/Linux systems.
Experience executing and summarizing system tests and results.
Bonus Qualifications
Electronic assembly skills like crimping, soldering, and wire routing.
Experience with large scale data collection efforts.
Computer building/commissioning skills such as GPU, Operating System or power supply installation.
Familiarity with hand tools & hardware. Any service, repair or design work with complex mechanical systems is a plus.
Familiarity with CAD (preferably OnShape) software.
Basic machining skills on a lathe or mill.
Experience designing for small-scale contract manufacturing and assembly.
Understand software development processes and the tooling required to enact them, such as version control (e.g., Git) and CI/ CD (e.g., Jenkins).
Working knowledge of Asana and Gsuite.
Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, including utilization of design documents and systems drawings.
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Who's Hiring
- Meta13
- Apple6
- Honda Research Institute USA5
- Bosch4
- NVIDIA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Retail
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in robotics researcher jobs.
- PhD or Master's degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in ROS or ROS 2 and experience with real-time robotic systems
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++ for algorithm development and hardware integration
- Experience with motion planning, perception, localization, or control systems in physical environments
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or MuJoCo for testing and development
- Peer-reviewed publications or demonstrated research contributions in a relevant robotics subfield
Tips for Your Robotics Researcher Job Search
Lead your resume with technical depth
Robotics hiring managers scan for specific systems and frameworks before reading anything else. Name the exact platforms you've worked on, such as ROS or ROS 2, alongside the hardware environments, whether manipulation arms, mobile platforms, or drones, and the algorithms you've implemented from scratch.
Attach a project portfolio with results
Publications alone don't close robotics researcher roles at industry teams. Include a portfolio page or repository where hiring teams can see your code, simulation outputs, or hardware demos. Ground each project in what you built, what problem it solved, and how well it performed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists robotics researcher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by research domain
Job titles vary widely across the field. Search for perception, localization, control systems, and sim-to-real transfer in addition to 'robotics researcher' to surface every relevant opening. Filtering by domain surfaces roles that match your specialty even when the title differs.
Prepare a whiteboard control or planning problem
Most robotics researcher interviews include a live problem involving kinematics, path planning, or sensor fusion. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud before the interview, because interviewers care as much about how you decompose the problem as whether you reach a correct answer.
Negotiate against competing offers, not just salary
Robotics researcher offers often include publication rights, hardware access, and conference budgets that are negotiable. Before your first offer call, identify which of those matter to you so you can ask specifically and avoid leaving non-monetary value on the table.
Robotics Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most robotics researchers?
The companies hiring the most robotics researchers right now include Meta, Apple, and Honda Research Institute USA, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, automotive, and healthcare technology companies consistently account for the bulk of active openings in this role.
How many robotics researcher jobs are remote?
About 52% of robotics researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on hardware requirements most roles carry. Subfields with more software focus, such as simulation, machine learning for robotics, and perception algorithm development, tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles requiring lab or field access.
How do you become a robotics researcher?
Most robotics researchers earn a graduate degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, then build a research record through lab work, internships, or industry fellowships. Developing a public portfolio of projects, contributing to open-source robotics frameworks, and publishing or presenting work at conferences strengthens your candidacy significantly. Some roles accept candidates with strong industry experience and a demonstrated body of technical work in place of a PhD.
Can I get a robotics researcher job with little experience?
Entry-level robotics researcher roles do exist, particularly at companies with structured research programs and at organizations that hire recent Master's graduates directly. Build practical credibility by completing capstone projects with real hardware, contributing to open-source robotics repositories, and participating in competitions or hackathons. Targeting roles labeled 'junior researcher' or 'research engineer' and being clear about which subfield you've developed depth in helps you compete against candidates with longer resumes.
What does the robotics researcher interview process look like?
The robotics researcher interview process typically moves through an initial technical screening, one or two deep-dive sessions focused on your past research or projects, and a live problem-solving round covering topics like kinematics, planning, or sensor fusion. Many employers also include a presentation where you walk through a completed project in detail. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional teams, particularly hardware engineers or product leads, to assess how your research agenda fits the team's roadmap.
Where can I find and apply to robotics researcher jobs?
You can find and apply to robotics researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Checking back regularly ensures you catch new postings as they appear.
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