Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Parker Hannifin; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Intern to help develop production processes and support manufacturing, product engineering, and quality functions. You will participate in process capability studies, layout updates, and continuous improvement projects under supervision.

The internship runs August 2026 through May 2027 (or August 2027) and requires active enrollment in a 4-year engineering program; 0–1 year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a 4-year Engineering program.
• 0-1 year of related engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine and develop production processes for manufacturing operations aligned with team objectives.
• Interact with product engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.
• Perform process capability studies and establish methods to track/trend.
• Work on projects related to small equipment improvements and identify sources for components.
• Collaborate with High Performance Teams, Plant Supervisor and Process Engineer on continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with design, cost reduction and quality control activities.
• Update and improve detail of plant layout drawings.
• Assist with preventive maintenance setup and spare parts stocking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Engineering (4-year)

Job description

Position Summary

Job description The Engineering Intern will be responsible for determining and developing production processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives. He or she will interact with product engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.

Internship Dates

August 2026 - May 2027/August 2027

• Under the direction of the Team Leader, utilize judgment in performance of duties in conjunction with company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Perform process capabilities studies for various manufacturing processes. - Set up or expand method to track/trend.
• Work on assigned projects related to small equipment improvements. - Help define/design small upgrades or identify source for improved components.
• Work with High Performance Teams, Plant Supervisor and Process Engineer on miscellaneous continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with various related engineering functions, e.g., design, costs reduction, and quality control.
• Update and improve detail of plant layout drawings.
• Expand/fill in gaps with equipment preventive maintenance setup and spare parts stocking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Classified as actively enrolled in a 4-year Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related degree
• 0-1 year of experience preferred.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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