Aerospace R&D Engineering Co-op: Lab & Test Systems

Parker Hannifin; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an R&D Engineering Intern for Spring through Summer 2027 in Mentor, OH. You will support electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and testing while collaborating with experienced engineers to enhance lab capabilities for aerospace testing projects.

You will operate fabrication and calibration equipment, upgrade hydraulic test stands, and wire/sense sensors. Travel to Parker facilities and universities may be required; U.S. Person only, sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, with at least two years of academic coursework completed. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D Lab team and take direction 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.
• Support other engineers with projects as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment adhering to a zero-incident culture.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Soldering/Wiring

Strong communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

US Person - no sponsorship

Education

Undergraduate in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering

Two years of coursework completed

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking an R&D Engineering Intern for Spring through Summer 2027 in Mentor, OH. You will support electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and testing while collaborating with experienced engineers to enhance lab capabilities for aerospace testing projects.

You will operate fabrication and calibration equipment, upgrade hydraulic test stands, and wire/sense sensors. Travel to Parker facilities and universities may be required; U.S. Person only, sponsorship not offered.