About the role#
The Hydraulic and Aerospace Filtration Division in Greensboro is looking for a Design Engineer intern. You will work with our engineering team to support process improvements and product development. This role provides training and mentorship to help you build practical engineering skills. You will work 30 to 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop new designs to meet customer and market requirements.
- Improve and maintain existing products.
- Perform product prototyping and laboratory testing.
- Review designs for manufacturability.
- Manage design drawing change orders and updates.
- Generate and modify CAD models and drawings.
- Conduct analyses and document test results.
- Create assembly and detail prints for production.
- Write technical documents and correspondence for customers or internal departments.
- Ensure design and process documentation is clear for production personnel.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor program or higher for Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- You must be at least an undergraduate entering your junior year.
- Ability to work 30 to 40 hours per week.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Skills in blueprint reading and technical report writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.
Location & details#
- Location: Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin specializes in motion and control technologies. The company provides systems for filtration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid handling. It serves customers in the aerospace, mobile, and industrial markets. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates in 43 countries and employs over 30,000 people.
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