2027 Automation Engineering Co-Op

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Automation intern in Manitowoc, WI to help determine and develop production processes for manufacturing operations. You will interact with product engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams and contribute to design, prototyping, and testing of small automation systems.

Opportunities are available for January 2027–August 2027 and May 2027–December 2027, with exposure to 3D CAD, robotics, and data-driven quality tools in a Fortune 250 environment.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a 4-year Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree.
• Coursework or experience in manufacturing processes, machining, metrology, statistics, or quality engineering.
• Experience with 2D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), engineering principles, and mechanical simulations.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and protocols
• Basic programming knowledge in Python or C#
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics in mechanical systems
• Ability to assist with rapid prototyping and 3D printing
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on approach to mechanical issues
• Prior internship or hands-on manufacturing/shop experience.
• Data & statistics: Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python (pandas)
• ERP/MRP: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (if applicable)
• Quality/Process: SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D

Responsibilities

• proficient in 3D modeling of mechanical components and systems using Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose robotic system issues
• Basic ability to understand programming and modifying automation systems
• Assist in design, prototyping, and testing of small machines
• Collaborate on technical documentation and reporting for engineering projects
• Participate in projects related to machine design, prototyping, and creating work orders with Bill of Materials and other relevant annotations

Skills

3D modeling Autodesk Inventor

Robotic troubleshooting

Programming basics

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Rapid prototyping

Data & statistics

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year Engineering/Industrial Technology program

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Python

Job description

Position Summary

The Automation intern will be responsible for determining and developing production processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives. This individual will interact with product engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.

There are opportunities for January 2027 - August 2027 and May 2027 - December 2027.

Responsibilities

• proficient in 3D modeling of mechanical components and systems using Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose robotic system issues
• Basic ability to understand programming and modifying automation systems
• Assist in design, prototyping, and testing of small machines
• Collaborate on technical documentation and reporting for engineering projects
• Participate in projects related to machine design, prototyping, and creating work orders with Bill of Materials and other relevant annotations

Qualifications

• Classified as actively enrolled in a 4-year Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree
• Coursework or experience in manufacturing processes, machining, metrology, statistics, or quality engineering.
• Experience with 2D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), engineering principles, and mechanical simulations.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and protocols
• Basic programming knowledge in Python or C#
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics in mechanical systems
• Ability to assist with rapid prototyping and 3D printing
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands‑on approach to mechanical issues
• Prior internship or hands‑on manufacturing/shop experience.
• Data & statistics: Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python (pandas)
• ERP/MRP: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (if applicable)
• Quality/Process: SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­mentive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.