Aerospace R&D Engineering Co-op - Hands-On Lab & Testing

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation's Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division in Mentor, OH invites an R&D Engineering Intern for Spring through Summer 2027. You will work with engineers to support electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and testing on aerospace projects.

Responsibilities include operating fabrication equipment, calibrating sensors, upgrading hydraulic test stands, and presenting plans and results to the team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related field with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Hands-on fabrication and soldering/wiring experience is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Parker facilities, universities, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D Lab team under guidance from senior engineers on active projects.
• Operate fabrication equipment (tube bender, drill press, milling machine) and calibration equipment (viscometer, densometer).
• Assist in upgrading hydraulic test stands, including control valves, pumps, and automation systems.
• Wire, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors for aerospace testing.
• Lead calibration efforts for lab and production test stands.
• Present project plans, data, and results to the team with detailed reports.

Skills

Fabrication

Soldering

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

Undergrad engineering

Tools

Tube bender

Drill press

Milling machine

Viscometer

Densometer

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation's Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division in Mentor, OH invites an R&D Engineering Intern for Spring through Summer 2027. You will work with engineers to support electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and testing on aerospace projects.

Responsibilities include operating fabrication equipment, calibrating sensors, upgrading hydraulic test stands, and presenting plans and results to the team in a fast-paced environment.