Position Summary
The Engineering Co-op will be responsible for determining and developing production processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives. This individual will interact with product engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions. There are opportunities for January 2027 - August 2027 and May 2027 - December 2027.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day manufacturing engineering tasks and shop-floor problem solving.
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Assist with process documentation: work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flows.
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Collect and analyze production data; support SPC, yield analysis, and process capability studies.
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Participate in root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
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Support Kaizen/continuous-improvement events and provide suggestions for waste reduction.
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Help develop and validate assembly and test fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
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Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and establishing machine setups and changeovers.
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Support BOM/Router updates in ERP/MRP systems and create visual process aids.
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Perform hands-on tasks as needed (measurement, inspection, simple fabrication, setup).
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Prepare technical reports and present findings to engineering and operations teams.
Qualifications
- Classified as actively enrolled in a 4-year Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree
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Coursework or experience in manufacturing processes, machining, metrology, statistics, or quality engineering.
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Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
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Familiarity with SPC, Minitab/JMP, or basic statistical tools.
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Knowledge of GD&T, PLC basics, automation/robotics, CNC machining, or 3D printing.
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Prior internship or hands-on manufacturing/shop experience.
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Data & statistics: Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python (pandas)
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ERP/MRP: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite (if applicable)
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Quality/Process: SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
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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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.
