About the role#
This co-op position offers exposure to the daily tasks of product engineering within the Pneumatic Division. You will work with rack and pinion rotary actuators, which convert pneumatic or hydraulic power into rotary motion for industrial applications like tilting, clamping, and valve operation. You will gain experience in CAD design, cross-departmental collaboration, and product testing.
What you'll do#
- Modify and create layout, part detail, and assembly drawings using AutoDesk Inventor.
- Perform basic engineering calculations.
- Create model index charts and bill of material phantom groups for product options.
- Set up and monitor laboratory tests on product prototypes and life cycle tests.
- Update engineering documents to reflect design improvements.
- Assist with product failure analysis and write laboratory reports to document your findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
- Sophomore class status or higher.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
- Experience with Excel is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Wadsworth, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
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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