About the role#
The Parker Engineering Internship Program introduces students to product engineering. You will work on hands-on projects at our Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division in Kings Mountain. This role focuses on daily tasks and long-term improvement projects for products, components, and processes. You will learn how to analyze problems, develop solutions, implement changes, and validate results using data.
What you'll do#
- Adhere to all safety requirements.
- Assist in the design, development, and improvement of products and processes under the guidance of the engineering team.
- Identify and solve equipment, product, or system issues using theoretical and practical knowledge.
- Work with production, quality, and maintenance departments to implement technical solutions.
- Coordinate prototype builds to support customer opportunities and business improvement projects.
- Review test requirements and test setups with engineers.
- Communicate technical findings to team members and provide documentation for future reference.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or advanced degree program in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, Biomedical, or Environmental Engineering.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to review data and recommend practical solutions.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Presentation and facilitation skills are preferred.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available.
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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