Rockwell Automation · 18 hours ago
Intern, VLA models for Robotics
Austin, Texas, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22/hr - $40/hrRockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on enhancing productivity and sustainability in manufacturing. They are seeking a self-driven Vision–Language–Action (VLA) Intern to contribute to the development of multimodal AI systems that connect perception, language, and action in real-world industrial environments.
HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and prototype vision–language–action pipelines for industrial use cases
Adapt and fine-tune vision-language models and multimodal foundation models for domain-specific industrial data
Integrate perception and language models with action representations (e.g., tool invocation, control commands, or workflow steps)
Evaluate model performance, robustness, and failure modes in realistic industrial scenarios
Collaborate with researchers and engineers on experimentation, deployment concepts, and technical documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
Preferred
Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning
Experience with computer vision and/or natural language processing
Proficiency in Python
Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Familiarity with transformer-based models (e.g., vision transformers, LLMs, or multimodal models)
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with multimodal or VLA models (e.g., vision-language models, embodied AI, robotics, or agent-based systems)
Familiarity with LLM tooling (prompting, fine-tuning, adapters, tool use, RAG)
Exposure to robotics, control interfaces, or simulation environments
Understanding of MLOps practices for training, evaluation, and deployment
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Holidays off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
Company
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation specializes in industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
2025-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-07-12Grant
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Blake Moret
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Christian Rothe
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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