Chemical/Materials Engineering Co-Op - May 2025 - December 2025

Parker Hannifin

Position Summary

• Provide polymer compounding, processing, and testing expertise to the Hose and Mixing function of hose products division, with a focus on improving existing materials and developing new materials for use in hose, tubing, and raw material applications.
• This position will report to the Plant Materials Engineer in McCook, Nebraska.
• The ideal candidate would be able to work full time from May 2025 – December 2025 as part of an engineering undergraduate internship/co-op program.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the Materials Development Team, taking direction from senior engineers and scientists leading 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.
• Present and explain project plans, data, and results to the materials team, generating reports as necessary.
• Participate in all functions of the High-Performance Team environment as required.
• Assist other Engineers within the Division with projects, tasks, and deadlines.
• Conduct work safely at all times within a zero allowable incidents culture.

Qualifications

• 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 operate effectively in a team environment, and the ability to interface effectively with related business and manufacturing functions.
• Travel: Position may require occasional travel to Parker facilities, local universities, and suppliers.

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.

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