Position Summary
Start your journey with Parker and shape a better tomorrow! We’re looking for inquisitive thinkers and resourceful problem solvers that want to grow with us as Corporate Engineering Interns. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience in the manufacturing environment while learning from dedicated engineering professionals and building their network.
Our program is designed to stretch students professionally and provide them an overview of the operational side of our business. At the conclusion of the summer program, interns will be invited to learn about applying for the Parker Leadership Development Program or other available direct hire positions.
Explore one of our engineering career paths and enjoy opportunities such as:
Professional Growth
- Interaction with plant operations leaders and different business systems
- Networking with other interns and professionals
- Training on new software applications and tools
- Collaboration with other departments and a broader view of the business
- Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers
Research and Development
- Exposure to new technology assessments, additive manufacturing, automation, specialized Parker product development methods
- Observation of the entire product life cycle from conceptualization to production
Product Design
- Involvement in the design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD software
- Creation, design, and prototyping of new components or modifications to existing products
Testing
- Instruction on testing mechanical systems, evaluating findings, data analysis, and reporting
Quality/Manufacturing
- Work alongside the Parker manufacturing team to understand the production processes and provide engineering support
- Troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and assist with the evolution of a product from design to production
Qualifications
- Committed to working in-person, onsite at a Northeast Ohio Parker location 40 hours per week in Summer 2024
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field at an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States
- Adaptable and willing to participate in a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments
- Professional demeanor with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Collaborative and contributes productively on team projects
- Enthusiastic while working though challenges and making progress on open-ended assignments
- Active listener, displays genuine curiosity and maintains a growth mindset
- Innovative, possesses skills necessary to investigate and research new topics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CAD systems such as AutoCad, ProE, etc.
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
At Parker, We Build a Better Tomorrow.
Parker has built a legacy of enabling engineering breakthroughs that make our world safer, smarter and cleaner. With annual sales of over $19 billion in 2023, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of industrial and aerospace markets.
Our commitment to environmental stewardship carries a responsibility to minimize our impact and conserve natural resources. Approximately two-thirds of our global technology portfolio enables solutions and innovations with positive environmental impact, and we continue to reduce our environmental footprint with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.
Our leadership team is firmly committed to our diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) vision, ensuring a workforce that promotes fairness and cultivates an authentic sense of belonging. We are continually seeking top global talent, beginning with internship and apprentice opportunities through experienced hires.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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