Autonomous robotic movers are increasingly deployed in industrial environments for the movement of large and heavy equipment. This project aims to study how such technologies could be conceptually enabled within an existing brownfield fabrication facility, taking into consideration spatial constraints, safety requirements, and infrastructure limitations. The intern will focus on understanding available technologies and defining the conditions required for potential adoption within the F10 environment.
To evaluate available autonomous robotic mover solutions in the market and define the technical, spatial, and operational requirements needed to conceptually enable such capabilities within the existing F10 fabrication facility.
Study industrial use cases of autonomous robotic movers in manufacturing environments
Review products and service offerings from selected local technology providers
Understand the Fab Support function and its interface with equipment movement requirements
Identify constraints and considerations specific to a brownfield fabrication facility
Develop high-level requirements and enablement considerations for a demonstration use case
The intern will gain exposure to fabrication facility engineering considerations, multi-functional teamwork, and structured problem analysis. Learning areas include requirements definition, vendor technology assessment, and the interaction between mechanical systems, controls, and software in autonomous solutions. The project provides experience in translating conceptual ideas into structured engineering proposals.
Market and technology landscape assessment of autonomous robotic mover solutions
High-level functional and non-functional requirements framework for fab deployment
Spatial, safety, and infrastructure constraint analysis for F10
Conceptual proposal outlining conditions for a potential demonstration unit
Final presentation and documentation summarizing findings and recommendations
Provides a structured foundation to evaluate future automation opportunities while supporting long-term efficiency improvement and ergonomic risk reduction through informed engineering analysis.
General problem-solving and analytical skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Structured reporting and documentation
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Signals, or Communications
Minimum 5 months (full semester internship) from July to Nov 2026.