Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2026

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

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in New Hope, MN to work with experienced engineers on projects to improve production processes and product quality. Gain practical experience in manufacturing engineering principles, tools, and techniques within a dynamic environment.

You will support tooling optimization, equipment safety and quality initiatives, and help design and construct new assembly equipment while learning process tracking on the new assembly line.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering while in sophomore year or higher.
• Willing to work with machinery and make modifications themselves to equipment.
• Preferred knowledge or experience with assembly or machining equipment.
• 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

• Support the development of tooling and fixture optimization
• Helping to support current equipment and projects driven from safety and quality concerns
• Aid in the design and construction of new assembly equipment
• Assist the programming and implementation of process tracking on new assembly line
• Conduct time studies and make recommendations for capacity improvements
• Update work instructions for assembly processes as needed

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Sophomore or higher

Machinery modifications

Assembly equipment knowledge

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem solving

MS Office

Learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

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 a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to various projects aimed at improving production processes and enhancing product quality. This internship is designed to provide you with practical experience in manufacturing engineering principles, tools, and techniques within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Support the development of tooling and fixture optimization


• Helping to support current equipment and projects driven from safety and quality concerns


• Aid in the design and construction of new assembly equipment


• Assist the programming and implementation of process tracking on new assembly line


• Conduct time studies and make recommendations for capacity improvements


• Update work instructions for assembly processes as needed

Who we are looking for

• Must be pursuing bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering while in sophomore year or higher


• Willing to work with machinery and make modifications themselves to equipment


• Preferred knowledge or experience with assembly or machining equipment


• 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.

Have we sparked your interest?

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

• $21.60-$26.40


• No benefit plan eligibility

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.