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Parker Hannifin · 2 weeks ago

Spring 2026 - Intern Engineering

Akron, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. They are seeking engineering co-op positions in various disciplines including Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, and Computer Engineering, where candidates will apply standard industry techniques to solve engineering problems and assist in various engineering tasks.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies standard industry techniques/methods & criteria to the solution of engineering problems, completes tasks assigned by the manager & engineers, carries out special projects as assigned

Responsible for Braking /Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Requirements / Design, development of system-level requirements to meet customer specifications for multi-domain systems (e.g. hardware, software, mechanical, hydraulic)

Requirements validation (e.g. traceability, simulation, analysis & review)

System Integration- Hardware In the Loop (HIL) System Integration Testing & System Requirements Verification

Flight Test Support, analysis of aircraft test data & development of associated test tools (e.g. Simulink.)

Modeling including the use of tools such as MATLAB/Simulink in order to develop simulation models of aircraft, aircraft systems & individual hydraulic & electrical components

Control Algorithm Development- developing & tuning of control algorithms associated with Brake Control, E-brake Control & Nose Wheel Steering

Prepare & review documentation: technical specifications & reports, design documents, user guides, work instructions, test plans/procedures

Responsible for software development, validation, & verification of hydro-mechanical & electro-mechanical systems (Brake Control & Tire Pressure Monitoring)

Development of software-level requirements to meet customer specifications for multi-domain systems (e.g. hardware, software, mechanical, hydraulic)

Validation of software-level requirements (e.g. traceability, simulation, analysis & review)

Hardware Software Integration (HSI) testing

Model Simulation testing

Flight Certification Support: analysis of aircraft performance data / fault data

Modeling including the use of tools such as SCADE/SCADE Test to develop software for flight, and simulation models of aircraft systems & individual hydraulic & electrical components

Prepare & review documentation: technical specifications & reports, design documents, user guides, work instructions, test plans/procedures

Responsible for implementing design changes to existing components; production clarification, obsolescence, improvements in reliability and performance

Creating design and development test plans for changes requiring retest. These tests can be endurance, performance, vibration, fluids, electro-mechanical interference, design assurance special tests, and systems integration tests

Responsible for investigations of returned components, following components through to production acceptance testing, measurements, and teardown, submitting tear down reports with root cause to our customers

Responsible for working with quality and our suppliers for recommending and implementing product improvements addressing the identified root cause(s)

Supporting internal valve re-design improvement efforts, engineering certification test plan development and support of testing, release of certification test reports, and release of stop orders to allow production of the new component

Support production with components not passing testing or having non-compliance issues with requirements

Cost reduction efforts for components, reducing and streamlining production acceptance testing

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Applying basic electrical engineering principles and analysis to the resolution of technical problems such as circuit analysis and troubleshooting

Supporting test programs to validate performance meets products requirements designs

Supporting project deliverables such as documentation, drawings, wiring diagrams, reports, etc

Working with electrical test equipment such as digital multi-meter (DMM), oscilloscope, function generator, power supplies, etc

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Aids design improvements of existing products which may include product design changes, root cause corrective action investigations, & development of troubleshooting tools for maintenance

Supports the update of component maintenance manuals (CMMs) for in-service aircraft model programs

Works closely with other engineering departments, metallurgist, program manager(s), warranty manager, quality assurance, & the maintenance, repair, & overhaul (MRO) repair stations to help solve problems involving product deficiencies, design changes, maintenance issues, & manufacturing processes & costs, enabling the cross-pollination of design ideas/technical know-how

Interfacing with customer engineers & repair shop technicians on product performance & maintenance, & with suppliers for technical information

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Assisting with Qualification Test QTO (Qualification Test Outline), Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs), Qualification Test Reports (QTRs), & FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action) documentation

Helps with product testing down in the lab dynamometer &/or environmental lab

Participate in root cause corrective action investigations following test failures

Works with lead engineers and other disciplines as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team

Hands-on opportunities with actual hardware

Assisting performance calculations and simulations to validate that the equipment will meet the required design requirements

Creation & review of technical requirement documents in accordance with standards: (customer, government, internal)

Supporting new product introduction (NPI) including requirements management & validation, design manufacturing phase, qualification / certification testing, & initial entry into service

Coordination with other engineering functions to support equipment development

Ensuring adequate design margins are met coordinating with stress, thermal, vibration & reliability analysis engineers

Working with supply chain and/or operations on Designs for Manufacturing (DFM) & satisfying the Design to Cost (DTC) targets

Works with test & lead engineers to assist in the development of all qual test documents & test set-up drawings

Supporting Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) for qualification / design / manufacturing issues

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Supporting the design and manufacturing of new and legacy aerospace friction materials

Assisting cross functional teams with antioxidant coatings testing; Working closely with engineers/technicians to develop & complete qualification &/or manufacturing support testing

Assisting with collection & compilation of data related to friction materials

Improving engineering tools & systems to increase their efficiency; Working hands on with these systems to gain an understanding of how the system will be utilized across multiple functions

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Works both with suppliers & internal customers on manufacturing issues relating to new & legacy aerospace components

Assist other product engineers in support of new product introductions though the design, build & qualification stages

Working close with design to ensure Designs for Manufacturing (DFM)

Working on APQP PPAP elements: PFMEAs, PFDs (process flow diagrams), & Control Plans for new programs as required

Review/prepare engineering change documentation

Supporting the customer, supplier, & manufacturing quality functions; customer/supplier reviews & support for product qualification

Gaining quality systems experience in ISO9001 / AS9100 / QS9000 and exposure to rigorous customer requirements

Supporting collecting data from multiple sources, performing analysis and presenting data

Assisting to proactively identify and solve problems using Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) and other problem-solving techniques such as 8D or A3

Improving engineering tools & systems to increase their efficiency; Working hands on with these systems to gain an understanding of how the system will be utilized across multiple functions

Working on risk mitigation techniques such as PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, Lean New Product Introduction (NPI)

Qualification

Control Systems EngineeringModeling with MATLAB/SimulinkSoftware DevelopmentRequirements ValidationElectrical Engineering PrinciplesTest Documentation PreparationRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical DocumentationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

In at least the 2nd year of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline – positions within Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Zero to two years of experience

Adaptable to different areas of engineering

Applies standard industry techniques/methods & criteria to the solution of engineering problems

Completes tasks assigned by the manager & engineers

Carries out special projects as assigned