R&D Engineering Intern

Location: Sarasota

MUST BE A JUNIOR OR SENIOR STUDENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Nature and Scope:

Sun Hydraulics, LLC in Sarasota, FL has a paid R&D Engineering internship opportunity available for Summer 2026. The internship offers an introductory hydraulics course as well as the opportunity to see how the different engineering classes are applied in a manufacturing and engineering business. Toward the end of the internship, we ask interns to give presentations suggesting improvements that they may have identified during the defined project.

Qualifications:

Hands on, self-motivated students from mechanical, mechatronic, agricultural, and electrical or electronic engineering related programs are encouraged to apply. Undergraduate and graduate students that have had fluid power/hydraulics, programming, and controls course work are especially encouraged to apply. Previous internship experience in a manufacturing environment is useful, but not necessary. Our preference is for students who have an interest in an engineering career working in Florida.

Responsibilities:

* Supporting the R&D Research group with ongoing and new projects

* Python, C, and PLC programming

* Designing hydraulic circuits

* Machine building

* Automation support

The three-month, summer internship is the beginning step toward future employment at Sun Hydraulics after graduating from an engineering program.