Mechatronics & Robotics Intern- 6 months

Mechatronics & Robotics Internship- Wyomissing, PA

SFS is exploring future application fields in advanced mechatronic and robotic systems. To support this exploration, we are offering a 6‑month internship for a highly motivated degree-seeking student with prior exposure to robotics.

The role focuses on gaining a structured understanding of advanced humanoid robotic systems, with particular attention to their mechanical and mechatronic aspects. This is a hands‑on, exploratory role at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and technology strategy. The role combines technical analysis with market and business-oriented evaluation and does not require software development or coding.

For 55 years SFS has been America’s partner of choice, supplying over 26 billion fasteners to commercial construction projects. This role offers a competitive starting salary and a generous benefit package including profit sharing, company 401(k) contribution, health/dental/vision insurance offerings, a tuition reimbursement program and other valuable benefits!

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of market players and business opportunity assessment.
• Patent landscape analysis, as a key source of state-of-the-art in humanoid robotics.
• Analyze the architecture of humanoid and advanced robotic systems, with focus on mechanical and mechatronic components (e.g. actuation, transmission, structural parts, housing).
• Component teardown mapping of humanoid robotic systems against the SFS product and technology portfolio, assessing technical fit, manufacturability, scalability, and differentiation potential.
• Consolidate findings into structured analyses, comparison tables, and clear conclusions.
• Regular, structured updates to a steering board with interested business units.
• Travel to SFS production locations to understand capabilities, constraints, and strengths with internal SFS experts.
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics (in process)
• Experience doing extensive academic research
• Prior experience with robotics required
• Prior experience within in a manufacturing environment preferred

Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. Join the SFS team and shape the future with us!

Location: 1045 Spring Street Wyomissing, PA 19610

SFS Group USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer