Innovation Engineering Intern Summer 2026

Parker Hannifin; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Innovation Engineering Intern in Minneapolis, MN. You will contribute to R&D and implementation of new technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality within manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on research, development tasks, and collaboration across teams to drive engineering breakthroughs and practical solutions. A strong foundation in mechanical engineering and CAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be studying Mechanical engineering while in sophomore year or higher.
• Background/experience in statistics and CAD software.
• Knowledge or experience with assembly or machining.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office) with an ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• As an Innovation Engineering Intern, you will support efforts to drive technological advancements and innovative solutions within our manufacturing processes. This internship provides hands-on experience in research, development, and implementation of new technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.

Skills

Mechanical engineering student

Statistics

CAD software

Assembly / machining

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That's why we're seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Your Responsibilities

As an Innovation Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our efforts to drive technological advancements and innovative solutions within our manufacturing processes. This internship is designed to provide you with hands‑on experience in research, development, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies that enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.

Who we are looking for

• Must be studying Mechanical engineering while in sophomore year or higher
• Background/experience in statistics and CAD software
• Knowledge or experience with assembly or machining
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organizational skills and creative problem‑solving skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office) with an ability to learn new systems and tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $21.60-$26.40
• No benefit plan eligibility

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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.