Summer Engineering Internship (Multiple Functional Tracks) - Summer 2027

Parker; Reynolds (OH); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Parker Aerospace in Mentor, Ohio, is offering an engineering internship designed to give hands-on experience across multiple disciplines including product engineering, analysis, and manufacturing support. You will work with cross-functional teams to support concept design, analyses, and testing activities during the summer of 2026.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to commit to 40 hours

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on learning.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
• Team player with ability to work in a collaborative, project-driven environment.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, CREO, LabVIEW or MATLAB is a plus.
• Available for at least 40 hours per week during summer 2026.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Aufgaben

• Support concept design, analysis, verification, and other product lifecycle activities.
• Assist in developing detailed specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies and contribute to design reviews.
• Support electronics, data acquisition, and engineering testing in lab settings.

Kenntnisse

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CREO

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Join our innovative engineering team in Mentor, Ohio. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in aerospace engineering and contribute to cutting‑edge projects. You will have the chance to work across cross‑functional groups, enhancing your learning and professional development.

Functional Areas:

Product Engineering

• Support program concept design, analysis, verification, or other aspects of the product life cycle.
• Assist in developing detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements.
• Perform feasibility and trade studies applying standard analytical methods; recommends solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation.
• Review test results for accuracy and precision.

Analysis

• Support advanced analysis projects, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Assist in developing and validating simulation models to predict performance under various operating conditions.
• Work closely with engineering in the design and R&D teams to provide insight and recommendations based on analysis results, contributing to design improvements.
• Analyze data from simulations and tests to validate results and identify key trends or behaviors.

Configuration Management:

• Support program concept design, analysis, verification, or other aspects of the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate across Engineering functions to support production efforts.
• Provide support for Engineering documentation changes using the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards

Engineering R&D Lab:

• Support in electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and engineering testing of products and new designs.
• Develop, design, and update engineering equipment and cells.
• Work closely with experienced engineers using hands‑on skills to enhance lab capabilities and contribute to innovative aerospace testing projects.
• Assist in a variety of projects including fabrication, instrumentation, and Python programming.

Additive Manufacturing Engineering:

• Operate laser powder bed printers and supplementary equipment alongside additive technicians
• Investigate new build strategies aimed at reducing support structures & build time
• Support Research and Development projects
• Assist in creating/updating engineering specifications

Quality Engineering

• Develop approved CMM programs using bubbled drawings.
• Create standardized rework instructions to help reduce MRB processing.
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing teams to review processes and update work instructions as needed.
• Prepare first article inspection documentation, including inspection plans, and verify that parts meet drawing and customer requirements.
• Perform additional Quality Department responsibilities as assigned.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Designs and validates testing methods to ensure product and process quality.
• Improves manufacturing process reliability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with customer quality requirements.
• Defines manufacturing methods, workflows, and producibility plans for new or modified products.
• Develops manufacturing processes based on product requirements.

Engineering Test-Stand

• Support daily calibrations and maintenance operations of facility air and calibration-fluid flow stands
• Support test stand upgrades and overhaul, and rollout of automatic data collection
• Support design of new test setups and test automation
• Participate in facility reorganization and 5S events

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or another closely related field.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on learning and improvement.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with some software tools such as ANSYS, CREO, LabVIEW, or MATLAB is a plus (functional track dependent)
• Availability: Must be available for at least 40 hours a week during summer 2026.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

Please specify your top 1 – 3 functional track areas of interest in the top portion of your resume.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affid 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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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.