Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Position Summary

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern would be responsible for carrying out design and development assignments with our Machesney Park, IL facility. These assignments are connected with manufacturing equipment and processes including: tools, jigs, and special equipment to achieve desired production rates and quality standards. This position will also lean heavily towards supporting our quality initiatives.

This intern position does not offer traditional Parker benefits however it is a paid internship with a salary range of $20 - $24 per hour, during the period of employment at the Machesney Park, IL location.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Investigates and analyzes the cost and reliability of using various equipment and processes.
• Studies performance and troubles in existing tools and equipment and recommends improvements through redesign or modification.
• Estimates costs of assigned projects together with a satisfactory delivery schedule.
• Follows up to see that schedules are met.
• Makes layouts and detail drawings of equipment assigned.
• Evaluates various equipment and methods and points out advantages, disadvantages and production capabilities.
• Recommends the purchase items needed to keep equipment properly maintained.
• Checks on process capabilities of equipment designed to see that it is properly maintained.
• Keeps up-to-date of all new development in equipment or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. Sophomore or higher class standing preferred
• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous manufacturing experience and/or experience in implementing automation equipment is a plus
• Good communication skills
• Seeking a candidate to build our talent pipeline which could lead to relocating for future opportunities
  
  

Closing Statement

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the positio

Conditions of Employment

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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”)

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