About the role#
This R&D Engineering Co-op position is based in the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division in Mentor, Ohio. You will support electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and testing throughout the Winter and Summer 2027 terms. You will work alongside experienced engineers to improve lab capabilities and contribute to aerospace testing projects.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the R&D Lab team on active projects.
- Operate fabrication equipment such as tube benders, drill presses, and milling machines.
- Use calibration equipment like viscometers and densometers.
- Upgrade hydraulic test stands, including pumps, control valves, and automation systems.
- Wire, calibrate, and troubleshoot thermal, fluid, and mechanical sensors.
- Lead calibration efforts for production and lab test stands.
- Participate in a High-Performance Team environment.
- Present project plans, data, and results to the team.
- Generate detailed reports and support other engineers with daily tasks.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two years of academic coursework.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, soldering, and wiring.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Skills in accurate scientific documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Status as a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Mentor, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
- Note: No sponsorship is offered.
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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