Product Engineering Intern

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama is offering an Engineering internship designed for sophomores or juniors pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, or Materials Engineering. This position provides hands-on experience in product engineering, requiring knowledge of CAD and data analysis tools like Minitab. Responsibilities include supporting engineering projects, assisting with mechanical design and troubleshooting, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a desire to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior in Mechanical, Biomechanical or Materials Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Geographic mobility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support IPD Engineering projects under guidance.
• Assist with mechanical and electromechanical design.
• Conduct lean manufacturing and mechanical troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD

Data analysis tools

Leadership

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Provide support for existing new Product Engineering efforts within the division and specifically at the assigned facility. 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.

Responsibilities

• Through guidance of Engineering Manager and Product Engineers, support IPD Engineering projects.
• Assist with mechanical part design, electromechanical design, and assembly design.
• Conduct station set‑up, lean manufacturing, process validation, mechanical troubleshooting, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform manual calibrations, automated test fixtures, mechanical design and manufacture, software design and execution.
• Troubleshoot failure analysis, recommend product improvements, and system software verification and validation of product software.
• Update work instructions, control plans, inspection plans.
• Improve the division training matrix.
• Assist in running problem‑solving events.
• Seek out process improvements through the quality function.
• Research and/or identify AI or automated inspection techniques and options.
• Assist in projects or Kaizens as identified by the location Division Engineering Manager.

Goals

• Gain hands‑on experience by utilizing inspection equipment.
• Learn Engineering role within the facility/division and understand how it functions.
• Apply problem‑solving techniques.
• Experience an Engineering environment and work under the Engineering Manager to drive improvement through product‑related efforts.

Outcomes/Results

• Better understand the relationships between college coursework and real‑world engineering.
• Ensure student is more prepared as he/she enters the workforce after college.
• Provide IPD with additional support to facilitate completion of projects and business‑related activities.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering, from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with CAD, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Leadership desire and experience demonstrated through roles in class, student organizations, work or internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Geographic mobility preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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