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Summer 2026 Design Engineer Internship (Parker Hannifin - HAFD)

Parker Hannifin, Greensboro, NC, United States


Org Summary
At Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components.

Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state‑of‑the‑art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting‑edge test laboratory.

The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long‑term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

Internship Summary
Assist in location engineering activities that support design or process improvement of the business unit. Be a driving force for continuous improvement for the facility while working with all levels of the organization. Interns will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real‑world skills and experiences. 30 – 40 hours per week.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:

Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

At minimum, an Undergraduate Engineering student entering Junior year

Ability to work MS Office, CAD (SolidWorks) experience preferred

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently

Blue print reading and technical report writing

Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement

Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting in creating/developing new designs to meet and exceed customer/market needs.

Work with Engineering on improving and maintaining existing products

Perform product prototyping and laboratory testing

Create/Review Product Designs for manufacturability by considering manufacturing capabilities along with performance requirements

Assist with design drawing change orders and updates

Complete CAD model/drawing generation and changes

Conduct analyses and document tests on new and existing designs

Create assembly & detail prints to facilitate proposals and production

Support writing technical documents and correspondence to external customers or administrations

Ensuring design and process documentation clarity – (i.e. making sure drawings, specs and routings are understood by production personnel)

Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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”

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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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