Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. They are seeking a Product Development Intern to collaborate in a team environment on design and development of mechanical or electromechanical components, while applying engineering principles and analytical tools.
Responsibilities
Collaborating in a team environment develops assigned portions of design by analyzing specifications and performance requirements
Performs routine design and supports development of assigned products (e.g. new mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems) by applying basic engineering principles and established analytical tools
Investigates product development factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost-defining recommendations, and change proposals
Completes defined technical tasks (e.g. modify product functional specifications, detailed drawings and schematics; define data elements and structure; analyze and interpret test reports)
Develops reports and documentation in response to technical information requests
Conducts routine analyses and/or tests to evaluate product designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required technical documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals as required
Provides technical information for review with product engineering and design review teams. Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods
Contributes to supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports
Adopts lean product development and standard engineering development and techniques
Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities
Contributes and supports other teams or individuals as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Ability to work in MS Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently
Blueprint reading and technical report writing
Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement
