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Research Internship: System Design Automation

Fujitsu’s Converging Technology Laboratory (CT Lab) conducts applied research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, optimization, robotics, and system modeling to address complex industrial and societal challenges. Our work emphasizes rapid prototyping, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translating advanced AI research into executable system solutions

The Converging Laboratory is looking for an intern to support a research prototype that explores how robots can automatically interpret unstructured assembly manuals and convert them into executable task plans. The intern will contribute to building a “Manual-to-Motion” pipeline that leverages Vision-Language Models (VLMs), symbolic planning (PDDL/HTN), and robotic simulation to demonstrate document-driven robot programming. The internship is research-oriented and well-suited for graduate students interested in robotics, AI, and automated reasoning.

Job responsibilities:

• Multimodal Knowledge Extraction: Assist in designing prompts and pipelines using Vision-Language Models to extract structured assembly steps from PDF manuals containing text and diagrams; Represent extracted knowledge using structured formats (e.g., JSON, HTN, or PDDL).
• Symbolic Task Representation: Support the automatic generation and validation of PDDL domain and problem files from extracted assembly instructions; Test logical consistency and solvability using off-the-shelf planners.
• Geometric Grounding & Simulation: Help associate symbolic actions with 3D CAD assets and simulation objects; Contribute to setting up and running robotic assembly demonstrations in simulation environments.
• Prototype Integration: Participate in integrating semantic parsing, geometric grounding, and execution into an end-to-end open-loop pipeline; Evaluate generalization across different assembly manuals with varying levels of complexity.
• Documentation & Communication: Document system design, assumptions, and limitations; Contribute to a final demo, presentation, or technical report summarizing results and research insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following areas:
• Robotics or motion planning
• Computer vision or vision-language models
• Symbolic planning (PDDL, HTN, task planning)
• Simulation environments (Gazebo, MuJoCo, PyBullet, etc.)
• Ability to work independently on research tasks with guidance and feedback.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience with large language models or multimodal models.
• Exposure to robotics manipulation or task and motion planning (TAMP).
• Familiarity with CAD formats (STL, STEP) and basic geometry concepts.
• Interest in research prototyping, automation, or AI-driven manufacturing.

Fujitsu salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. ​ It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each situation. The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: specific skills, qualifications, experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The pay range for this position is estimated at $40/hr. to $65/hr. USD. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a short-term incentive based on company results and individual performance.

As a technology company, Fujitsu recognizes that human resources are its most important capital. To create an environment where all employees can work positively and healthily, both in mind and body, we offer a full range of health, 401K, and other benefits.​