About the role#
This is a full-time, paid engineering internship based in Mentor, Ohio. You will work across various functional tracks, including product engineering, analysis, quality, manufacturing, and R&D. The role requires a commitment of at least 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support program concept design, analysis, and verification throughout the product life cycle.
- Assist in developing product specifications by analyzing customer requirements and performance data.
- Perform feasibility and trade studies using standard analytical methods.
- Conduct advanced analysis projects, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Develop and validate simulation models to predict performance under different operating conditions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide analysis insights and design recommendations.
- Support documentation changes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Assist with electronics, hydraulics, data acquisition, and product testing.
- Work on fabrication, instrumentation, and Python programming projects.
- Operate laser powder bed printers and explore new build strategies.
- Develop CMM programs and create standardized rework instructions.
- Partner with operations teams to update work instructions and improve manufacturing processes.
- Prepare first article inspection documentation and verify parts against drawing requirements.
- Support the maintenance, calibration, and automation of facility test stands.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with software tools such as ANSYS, CREO, LabVIEW, or MATLAB is a plus.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
- Include your top 1 to 3 functional track interests at the top of your resume.
Location & details#
- Location: Mentor, Ohio
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, 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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