Intern Manufacturing Eng

Parker Hannifin; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Control Division in Madison, MS, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a 4-month, 40-hour work week starting September 2026. The role blends mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands‑on fixture design, lean projects, and collaboration with shop personnel to drive value in production processes.

Applicants should be engineering students (junior/senior) comfortable with Inventor CAD, blueprints, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical systems, plus MS

Qualifications

• Current Engineering student, preferably Junior or Senior year.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Inventor for basic tooling design/blueprint reading.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Some knowledge of machining operations.
• Clear, concise communication style.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Lean knowledge would be helpful for shop floor responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Value Stream Managers and Manufacturing Engineers with lean projects.
• Design fixtures with 3D modeling in Inventor and create detailed drawings.
• Purchase hardware and work with machinists to fabricate fixturing.
• Develop standard work and visual aids.
• Learn basic troubleshooting for fixturing and valve test equipment.

Skills

Inventor CAD

Microsoft Office

Machining operations

Troubleshooting mechanics/electrical

Lean knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Engineering student (Junior or Senior)

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

With sales affiliates worldwide, and an extensive distribution network, and broad breadth, Parker Fluid Control Division is in a unique position to service the world’s requirements for solenoid valves and fluid control solutions. The Fluid Control Division, located Madison, MS, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join the team. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid opportunity that will start September 2026 and will last for 4 months. The hours will be a combination of 1st shift and 2nd shift (typically 8am-5:00 pm), working within the student’s schedule.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate must be a motivated, self-starter with a good foundation in the basic principles of mechanical engineering, as demonstrated by their course work and/or extra-curricular activities.
• Course work or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: machine design, structures, solid mechanics, fluids, electromechanical devices.
• The individual must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
• Must be mechanically inclined and have experience operating equipment including (but not limited to) power tools, mechanical tools, and measurement devices.
• Organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will work in our manufacturing area aiding the Value Stream Managers and Manufacturing Engineers to implement change through lean activities and projects that create positive value for the work areas.
• Design fixtures with 3D modelling in AutoCAD Inventor, create associated detailed drawings.
• Purchase hardware, and work with machinists to fabricate simple fixturing.
• Standard work and visual aid creation.
• Learn basic trouble shooting methodology for simple fixturing and valve test equipment.

Qualifications

• Current Engineering student, preferably Junior or Senior year.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Inventor for use in basic tooling design / blueprint reading capability.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Some knowledge of machining operations.
• Clear, concise communication style.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experiences / accomplishments that show tenacity of purpose – i.e. tendency to drive tasks through to completion and follow up with others.
• Lean knowledge would be helpful in performing shop floor responsibilities.

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

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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. 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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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.