About the role#
This paid internship program provides hands-on experience in both manufacturing and product engineering. You will work on real projects that improve shop-floor processes, support quality and efficiency, and help update product designs. This role offers a view of how products are designed, produced, and refined within the company. It may also serve as a pathway to the Engineering Leadership Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Split your time between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering assignments.
- Support production-floor process improvements, equipment methods, and workflow projects.
- Assist with product and equipment drawings, engineering documentation, floor plan layouts, and design-related updates.
- Help troubleshoot production issues and support practical engineering solutions.
- Participate in projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, or efficiency.
- Support manufacturing systems, process data, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to understand product and process needs.
- Attend training to learn engineering processes and apply them to your work.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical (Machine Controls), or Industrial Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Demonstrated leadership interest or experience through class projects, student organizations, work, or volunteer activities.
- An interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- A desire to learn both manufacturing and product engineering functions.
Location & details#
- Location: Kearney, Nebraska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling, with summer internships lasting at least 10 weeks.
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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