About the role#
This internship offers a chance to apply your engineering coursework to practical projects involving valves and regulators. You will work under the guidance of junior and senior engineers to bridge the gap between theory and real-world problem solving. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering projects by designing and validating components.
- Assist with the prototype build process according to internal standards.
- Join design reviews for valves, regulators, production tools, and assembly processes.
- Help manufacturing engineering colleagues and assembly operators.
- Manage Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders.
- Participate in Kaizen events.
- CAD-model legacy components.
- Perform root-cause investigations on prototype assemblies from field service.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college.
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a similar field.
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
- Ability to work well in teams, follow directions, and maintain attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: New Britain, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.94 to $34.89 per hour.
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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