About the role#
Parker Hannifin is seeking an engineering student for a summer internship at the Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division in Otsego, Michigan. You will join the Manufacturing Engineering team to support hydraulics research and development projects. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Implement a new product code system while working alongside engineers and operators.
- Manage the roll-out of automated assembly instruction software.
- Handle other engineering duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors of Engineering program, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum Junior classification.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and apply fundamental engineering principles.
- Proficiency in data manipulation using Excel, JMP, or MiniTab.
- Experience with CAD programs like Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD, plus data analysis software.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of hydraulics.
- Programming knowledge in Java, C, C++, or Python is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Location & details#
- Location: Otsego, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Eligibility: This position requires meeting U.S. export compliance and government contracting citizenship requirements.
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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