Spring 2027 Design Engineering Co-op

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Design Engineering Co-op to collaborate with product and project engineers in the Product Engineering department of the Tube Fittings Division. The role focuses on designing high-pressure hydraulic fittings, creating drawings, and supporting prototype testing and documentation.

The candidate will contribute to product development, analyze test data, and help prepare reports while coordinating with sales and marketing to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability demonstrated in past experiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Good organizational and numerical skills for engineering tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Email, and Internet for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers in designing new products.
• Create or modify product drawings using Inventor (training provided).
• Assist with ordering and testing prototype parts.
• Analyze test results and help refine the design.
• Write test reports and maintain engineering documents.
• Create special drawings to customer specifications.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to support customers.
• Participate in product meetings and status reports.
• Assist with other engineering tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication

Organization

MS Office / Internet

Education

Industrial or Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

Inventor

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking a Design Engineering Co-op to work with product and project engineers in the Product Engineering department of the Tube Fittings Division (TFD) of Parker Hannifin Corporation. TFD designs, manufactures, and markets high pressure hydraulic fittings for the industrial market. The fittings are used for connecting different components in the hydraulic system via rigid metal tubes or flexible hoses.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineers in designing new products
• Make new or modify existing product drawings using Inventor (training provided)
• Help with ordering & testing prototype parts
• Analyze test results and help refine the design
• Write test reports
• Help create other engineering documents and maintain engineering database
• Make special product drawings to customer specifications
• Work closely with sales and marketing personnel to provide premier customer service
• Participate in project status reports at the product meetings
• Help with other misc. engineering tasks

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Program
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong work ethic demonstrated through past experiences
• Excellent communication/presentation skills
• Good organizational and numerical skills
• Personal computer skills including MS Office, Email, and the Internet
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated 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