AI/ML Engineering Co-op: CNC AI, PINNs & VR on-site

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's AI/ML Engineering Co-op in Elyria, Ohio, invites master's students in AI/ML with a mechanical engineering background to apply. The role focuses on prototype AI/ML for manufacturing automation, generative AI workflows for CNC generation from CAD/CAM inputs, and PINNs integration.

On-site for at least two semesters, with exposure to Python, ML frameworks, and CAD tools. Join a global leader in motion and control technologies and contribute to responsible AI, OCR pipelines, and

Qualifications

• Master's student in AI/ML (or related field) with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering.
• Local candidate available to be on site for a minimum of 2 semesters.
• Coursework or hands-on exposure in: Machine Learning / Deep Learning, Data Structures & Algorithms, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Processes / Machining, and Numerical Methods.
• Simulation experience (FEA and/or CFD) - Ansys Mechanical and Fluent preferred.
• Practical experience with Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with basic software engineering tools: Git, Docker, and cloud fundamentals (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Familiarity with CNC concepts (G-code, toolpaths, feeds & speeds) and CAD tools.
• Coursework or project experience in Generative AI / LLMs, code generation, or transformer models.
• Experience with physics-constrained learning (PINNs).
• Exposure to MLOps, model deployment, and automated testing.
• OCR/document understanding
• Unity / VR app development or 3D visualization experience.

Responsibilities

• Prototype AI/ML solutions for manufacturing automation and product development.
• Develop generative-AI workflows to produce and validate CNC (G-code) from CAD/CAM inputs.
• Integrate physics-informed techniques (e.g., PINNs) into models for improved reliability.
• Build OCR/document-ingestion pipelines and connect to downstream ML systems.
• Support Unity/VR visualizations as needed and deliver demos, reports, and handoff-ready code.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CAD/CAM

G-code

Docker

Git

Cloud fundamentals

PINNs

Generative AI

Unity/VR

Education

Master's in AI/ML

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

ANSYS Fluent

Git

Docker

Job description

Parker Hannifin's AI/ML Engineering Co-op in Elyria, Ohio, invites master's students in AI/ML with a mechanical engineering background to apply. The role focuses on prototype AI/ML for manufacturing automation, generative AI workflows for CNC generation from CAD/CAM inputs, and PINNs integration.

On-site for at least two semesters, with exposure to Python, ML frameworks, and CAD tools. Join a global leader in motion and control technologies and contribute to responsible AI, OCR pipelines, and