Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Assembly
Research and Development
Process Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Quality Assurance
Research
Manufacturing
Statistics
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Science
Materials Science
Leadership
Analytical Skill
Mechanical Engineering
Conceptualization
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Innovation
Communication
Microsoft Office
Presentations
Report Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Government Contracting
Law
Testing
Job Details
Position Summary
Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. Our Internship Programs have been developed to give you the opportunity to show us your potential while working alongside seasoned engineers on real projects. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an internship role.
Do you want to become one of our future success stories? By joining our Intern Program, you will become a valued member of our team - tackling challenging issues, delivering truly impactful results, and providing you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience.
We are the innovators, the disrupters, the change agents. Join our team, and together, let's challenge what's possible and shape tomorrow with greater ideas...Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
Our Internship Program will be May - July 2026 with specific dates to come. Positions will be onsite 5 days a week in Cary, NC and will be in a chemical lab and pilot plant environment.
These internships will be part of our Assembly & Protection Solutions Division: ;br>
Responsibilities
Interns will be placed with our Research and Development teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, our Process Engineer teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, or our Core Technology team. Interns will take part in unique assignments within their team, including but not limited to: Process Development and Design Process, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Chemical Research, Chemical Formulation, etc.
Our interns will contribute to chemical projects and spend ample time in a chemical lab environment. You will be part of a team working to innovate and develop processes to create and manufacture our new chemical products. Currently, we are working to innovate in Parker Lord products such as thermally conductive gap fillers, structural adhesives, and coatings. Typical tasks may include:
Qualifications
Qualifications
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at or @parkerhannifin.
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")
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 Tests
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.
Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. Our Internship Programs have been developed to give you the opportunity to show us your potential while working alongside seasoned engineers on real projects. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an internship role.
Do you want to become one of our future success stories? By joining our Intern Program, you will become a valued member of our team - tackling challenging issues, delivering truly impactful results, and providing you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience.
We are the innovators, the disrupters, the change agents. Join our team, and together, let's challenge what's possible and shape tomorrow with greater ideas...Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
Our Internship Program will be May - July 2026 with specific dates to come. Positions will be onsite 5 days a week in Cary, NC and will be in a chemical lab and pilot plant environment.
These internships will be part of our Assembly & Protection Solutions Division: ;br>
Responsibilities
Interns will be placed with our Research and Development teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, our Process Engineer teams in both Electronic Materials and Structural Adhesives, or our Core Technology team. Interns will take part in unique assignments within their team, including but not limited to: Process Development and Design Process, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Chemical Research, Chemical Formulation, etc.
Our interns will contribute to chemical projects and spend ample time in a chemical lab environment. You will be part of a team working to innovate and develop processes to create and manufacture our new chemical products. Currently, we are working to innovate in Parker Lord products such as thermally conductive gap fillers, structural adhesives, and coatings. Typical tasks may include:
- Batch creation
- Running tests and experiments
- Designing of experiments
- Pilot Scale manufacturing
- Physical property testing
- Collaborating with global manufacturing
- Preparation and presentation of technical reports
- Statistical analysis
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering
- GPA of 3.0 or better
- Strong leadership skills and a \"can do\" attitude
- Strong analytical, mechanical conceptualization, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new applications
- Strong innovation and creative thinking, self motivated
- Proven ability to handle confidential information
- Detail orientated
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Familiar with using statistical software or related tools
- Some experience making technical presentations and report writing
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at or @parkerhannifin.
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")
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 Tests
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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