Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 - Erie, PA

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.

Responsibilities

The candidate will assist engineers in various stages throughout the entire product development process from concept generations all the way through production and have opportunities to work with our engineers and staff in test/validation of products for Parker Lord. Typical tasks may include performance/data analysis, prototype construction, application engineering, customer print reviews/reviewing and understanding customer needs and expectations, preparing product specifications/drawings (conceptualizing and designing cost effective solutions), product performance testing, preparing technical reports, documentation, and project coordination in support of the design engineer/product leader.

With direct supervision, you will learn and perform the various aspects of the function by:

• Acquiring knowledge of various department's operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow.
• Observing work assignments performed by others and actively participate in hands-on projects and/or special assignments.
• Maintaining communication with program coach/mentor to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.
• Attending related training and applying it in work assignments.
• Performing other related responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements to be part of the programs are:

• GPA 3.0 or better
• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related program.
• 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 oriented individual with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Conditions of Employment

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")

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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.