Parker Hannifin · 1 day ago
Chemical Engineering Intern - Spring & Summer 2026
Cleveland, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternParker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. They are seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to provide polymer compounding, processing, and testing expertise, focusing on improving and developing materials for hose and tubing applications.
HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Participate as an active member of the Materials Development Team, taking direction from senior engineers and scientists leading the active projects
Learn how to use and operate lab scale mixing, extrusion, and molding equipment, to make experimental materials and prepare them for measurement of mechanical and thermal properties
Learn how to use and operate polymer compounding equipment for producing pilot scale quantities of experimental materials
Learn and use the principles of Design of Experiments for investigating material formulations and processing variables
Learn and use mechanical, thermal, and chemical property testing equipment to generate the data required to develop new materials
Assist with pilot scale tubing production for prototype hose builds with new materials as necessary
Participate in all functions of the High-Performance Team environment as required
Present and explain project plans, data, and results to the Team, generating reports as necessary
Assist other Engineers within the Division with projects, tasks and deadlines when such situations arise
Conduct work safely at all times within a zero allowable incidents culture
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in polymer science, polymer engineering, materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely-related field
Successful completion of two years of academic classwork is preferred
Graduate students pursuing an advanced degree in these engineering fields will also be considered
Excellent communication skills (e.g., the development/delivery of presentations to technical and non-technical audiences) and accurate scientific documentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to operate effectively in a team environment, and the ability to interface effectively with related business and manufacturing functions
Position may require occasional travel to Parker facilities, local universities, and suppliers
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
Founded in 1918
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Todd M. Leombruno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
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