Engineering Intern: Hands-On Product Design & Validation

Parker Electromechanical; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin invites engineering students to join the Kings Mountain, NC team as Engineering Interns. The program focuses on hands-on experiences across product engineering, design, and validation, guiding you through real-world challenges with data-driven decisions.

You will assist in developing and improving products, collaborate across departments, and participate in prototype builds while documenting results for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in engineering.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and analytical to review data and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others as a collaborative team member.
• Proficiency in MS Office; presentation and facilitation skills preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and improvement of products and processes under guidance.
• Identify and solve equipment, product, or system issues using data and theory.
• Work with production, quality, and maintenance to implement technical solutions.
• Coordinate prototype builds to support opportunities and business improvement projects.
• Review test requirements and test setups with engineers; document results.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

Tools

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Parker Hannifin invites engineering students to join the Kings Mountain, NC team as Engineering Interns. The program focuses on hands-on experiences across product engineering, design, and validation, guiding you through real-world challenges with data-driven decisions.

You will assist in developing and improving products, collaborate across departments, and participate in prototype builds while documenting results for continuous improvement.