Mobile Robots Intern - AGV SLAM Research & Enhancement​

Location: Holland, MI, United States, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Mobile Robots team and contribute to the advancement of autonomous navigation technologies. In this role, you will research and implement pioneering SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithm improvements using Rust, C++ and Python, and test and validate solutions on real autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs). You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to prepare algorithm enhancements for production use, while detailing experimental results and presenting findings to technical collaborators. This internship offers hands on experience with real robotic platforms, advanced autonomy algorithms, and applied research in an environment focused on real-world application.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $19.00 - $23.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in this Role:

• Research and implement state-of-the-art SLAM algorithm improvements in C++/Python.
• Test and validate solutions on real autonomous guided vehicles.
• Collaborate with engineering to prepare improvements for production.
• Detail experimental results and present findings.​

What We are Looking For:

• CS, Robotics, or Engineering student (3.0+ GPA) with strong C++, Python, or Rust skills.
• Experience with ROS2 (Robot Operating System) is highly preferred.
• Academic or project background in autonomous systems, SLAM, or computer vision.

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