Intern Vision Software Development

About the role
The Industrial Application team of Agile Robots is looking for a motivated Intern (m/f/d) Vision Software Development to support the development, testing, and commissioning of industrial vision systems for robotic and AGV applications. In this full-time internship, you will work hands-on across the entire lifecycle of our vision solutions — from software development and camera calibration at our Munich headquarters to on-site commissioning at customer production sites.

Your Responsibilities

Vision Software Development:   Develop, test, and maintain software components for industrial 2D/3D vision systems, including API-based secondary development on top of vision vendor SDKs.

Camera Setup & Calibration:   Configure and calibrate 2D area-scan/line-scan cameras and 3D sensors for robotic and AGV applications, performing nine-point, checkerboard, and 3D hand-eye calibrations.

Algorithm Debugging:   Support the debugging and tuning of core vision algorithms, from QR-code and natural-contour (V-SLAM) AGV navigation to deep-learning-based detection models.

Testing & Automation:   Write Python scripts for automated testing and data-log analysis, and validate vision system performance in the lab and in production-like environments.

System Integration:   Configure and troubleshoot data exchange between vision industrial PCs (IPCs) and PLCs, supporting communication via TCP/IP sockets, Modbus TCP, and ROS/ROS2.

On-Site Commissioning:   Travel to customer sites to install, commission, fine-tune, and troubleshoot vision systems on real production lines.

Cross-Team Collaboration:   Work closely with robotics, software, and application engineers to integrate vision solutions into end-to-end robotic systems.

Essential Skills

Education:   Ongoing Bachelor's or  Master's  studies in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field (or recently graduated).

Camera Hardware & Calibration:   Hands-on experience configuring and calibrating mainstream 2D area-scan/line-scan cameras ( e.g. Basler) and 3D sensors ( e.g. Intel RealSense, structured-light cameras), including nine-point, checkerboard, and 3D hand-eye calibration.

Vision Algorithms:   Understanding of  the underlying logic of vision-based AGV navigation — QR-code navigation and natural-contour navigation (V-SLAM) — as well as the deployment of deep-learning-based detection models ( e.g. the YOLO series).

Programming & Scripting:   Good C++ and Python programming skills, with the ability to make API calls and perform simple secondary development based on vision vendor SDKs; proficient in Python for automated test scripts and data-log processing; comfortable working in Linux (Ubuntu) environments.

Industrial Communication:   Ability to configure data exchange between vision IPCs and PLCs; understanding of TCP/IP socket communication, Modbus TCP, and ROS/ROS2 inter-node communication.

Learning Mindset:   High motivation and curiosity to quickly learn  new technologies , tools, and industrial vision applications.

Willingness to Travel:   Willingness to travel to customer sites (domestic and international) for on-site commissioning activities.

Communication:   Good communication  skills in English /German  and the ability to work hands-on in an international team.

Beneficial Skills

Commissioning Experience:   First hands-on experience with on-site commissioning, installation, or  servicing of  vision systems, AGVs, robots, or other industrial automation equipment.

Vision Libraries:   Familiarity with open-source frameworks such as OpenCV or PCL (Point Cloud Library).

Fieldbus Protocols:   Exposure to further industrial communication standards such as PROFINET or  EtherCAT .

Development Tools:   Experience with Git,  CMake , or Docker.

Languages:   Chinese  language skills are a plus.

What we offer

Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotics and vision technology in a dynamic, financially sound high-tech company

An interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ nationalities and a collaborative working environment

Close mentoring by experienced vision and robotics engineers, with real responsibility from day one

Unique insights into the full product lifecycle — from software development to deployment at customer sites

A modern office in Munich with free drinks and fruit, and regular company events

The opportunity to grow with us, with the prospect of a working student position or permanent role after your internship

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