Chemical Engineering Intern — R&D Lab & Pilot Scale

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; MacGregor Park (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin offers an Internship Program in Cary, NC, May–July 2026. Interns join our Research and Development and Core Technology teams in Electronic Materials, Structural Adhesives, and Process Engineering to work on real projects in a chemical lab and pilot plant environment.

You'll perform tasks such as batch creation, tests and experiments, DOE design, pilot-scale manufacturing, data analysis, and technical reporting, while developing practical engineering skills and professional

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or better
• Strong leadership skills and a "can do" attitude
• Strong analytical, mechanical conceptualization, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new applications
• Strong innovation and creative thinking, self motivated
• Proven ability to handle confidential information
• Detail orientated
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with using statistical software or related tools
• Some experience making technical presentations and report writing

Responsibilities

• Interns will be placed with our Research and Development teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, our Process Engineer teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, or our Core Technology team.
• Interns will take part in unique assignments within their team, including but not limited to: Process Development and Design Process, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Chemical Research, Chemical Formulation, etc.
• Our interns will contribute to chemical projects and spend ample time in a chemical lab environment.
• You will be part of a team working to innovate and develop processes to create and manufacture our new chemical products.
• Typical tasks may include: Batch creation, Running tests and experiments, Designing of experiments, Pilot Scale manufacturing, Physical property testing, Collaborating with global manufacturing, Preparation and presentation of technical reports, Statistical analysis
• Your objective is to enable technology breakthroughs that serve the most important, yet least satisfied, outcomes of interest for our customers, providing solutions that deliver compelling value and unparalleled performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Fast learner

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Parker Hannifin offers an Internship Program in Cary, NC, May–July 2026. Interns join our Research and Development and Core Technology teams in Electronic Materials, Structural Adhesives, and Process Engineering to work on real projects in a chemical lab and pilot plant environment.

You'll perform tasks such as batch creation, tests and experiments, DOE design, pilot-scale manufacturing, data analysis, and technical reporting, while developing practical engineering skills and professional