Paid Engineering Intern — Manufacturing & Product Engineering

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker is offering an Engineering Intern Program designed to develop emerging talent through hands‑on exposure to manufacturing and product engineering. Interns will work on real projects that improve shop‑floor processes, assist with drawings and documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives while gaining broad exposure to Parker's engineering environment.

The paid internship includes measurable goals, mentorship, and opportunities to explore multiple engineering disciplines,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical (Machine Controls) Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership interest or experience through class projects, student organizations, work experience, internships, volunteer activities, or extracurricular involvement.
• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Desire to learn both manufacturing and product engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Split time between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering assignments.
• Support production‑floor process improvements, equipment methods, and manufacturing workflow projects.
• Assist with product and equipment drawings, engineering documentation, floor plan layouts, and design‑related updates.
• Help evaluate and troubleshoot production improvement opportunities and support practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in hands‑on projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, or efficiency.
• Support manufacturing systems, process data, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with engineers, operators, technicians, and other team members to understand product and process needs.
• Attend training, learn Parker engineering processes, and apply that knowledge to assigned work.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manufacturing interest

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical/Industrial Engineering (related field)

Job description

Parker is offering an Engineering Intern Program designed to develop emerging talent through hands‑on exposure to manufacturing and product engineering. Interns will work on real projects that improve shop‑floor processes, assist with drawings and documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives while gaining broad exposure to Parker's engineering environment.

The paid internship includes measurable goals, mentorship, and opportunities to explore multiple engineering disciplines,