About the role#
Parker Hannifin is hiring an Engineering Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Akron, Ohio. You will rotate through different engineering departments to gain exposure to various areas of our business, including systems engineering, electrical hardware, technical support, testing, product engineering, wheel and brake design, and friction materials.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard industry techniques and criteria to solve engineering problems.
- Complete tasks assigned by managers and engineers while working on special projects.
- Support the design, development, validation, testing, and verification of systems.
- Develop and tune control algorithms.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications, reports, and manuals.
- Support electrical hardware development and troubleshooting using electrical test equipment.
- Assist with in-service aircraft engineering issues and conduct root cause analysis.
- Support qualification and development testing.
- Assist with manufacturing liaison tasks and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Support the development of friction materials and antioxidant coatings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in at least the second year of a Bachelor’s degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Zero to two years of relevant experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Akron, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin specializes in motion and control technologies. The company provides systems for filtration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid handling. It serves customers in the aerospace, mobile, and industrial markets. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates in 43 countries and employs over 30,000 people.
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