Chemical Engineering Intern — Lab & Process R&D

Parker Hannifin; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin offers an internship in Cary, NC, joining our Research and Development teams across Electronic Materials, Structural Adhesives, and Core Technology. Interns work on real projects alongside seasoned engineers, gaining hands-on experience and technical growth.

Interns contribute to process development, design of experiments, pilot-scale manufacturing, and data analysis, with opportunities to present results and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Leadership and a can-do attitude.
• Analytical, mechanical conceptualization and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new applications.
• Experience presenting technical reports.
• Familiar with statistical software.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D teams on Chemistry projects and process development.
• Assist design of experiments and pilot-scale manufacturing activities.
• Prepare and present technical reports and data analyses.
• Collaborate with global teams for experimentation and reporting.
• Support quality and reliability testing in a lab environment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parker Hannifin offers an internship in Cary, NC, joining our Research and Development teams across Electronic Materials, Structural Adhesives, and Core Technology. Interns work on real projects alongside seasoned engineers, gaining hands-on experience and technical growth.

Interns contribute to process development, design of experiments, pilot-scale manufacturing, and data analysis, with opportunities to present results and collaborate across disciplines.