Chemical Engineering Interns - Summer 2027 - PMD

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

Position Summary

Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. Our Internship Programs have been developed to give you the opportunity to show us your potential while working alongside seasoned engineers on real projects. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an internship role.

Position Summary

Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. Our Internship Programs have been developed to give you the opportunity to show us your potential while working alongside seasoned engineers on real projects. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an internship role. Do you want to become one of our future success stories? By joining our Intern Program, you will become a valued member of our team - tackling challenging issues, delivering truly impactful results, and providing you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience. We are the innovators, the disrupters, the change agents. Join our team, and together, let’s challenge what’s possible and shape tomorrow with greater ideas...Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

Our Internship Program will be May - July 2026 with specific dates to come. Positions will be onsite 5 days a week in Cary, NC and will be in a chemical lab and pilot plant environment.

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. Currently, We Are Working To Innovate In Parker Lord Products Such As Thermally Conductive Gap Fillers, Structural Adhesives, And Coatings. 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.

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

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.