Summer Engineering Intern

About the Role

The Parker Engineering Internship Program focuses on the development of new talent by exposing interns to the dynamic and challenging field of product engineering. Interns will gain experience in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges using traditional problem-solving tools, analysis methods, analytical evaluation, and hands-on validation. This role is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join the Hydraulic Pump & Motor Division (HPM) in Kings Mountain, NC. The Engineering Intern’s projects are hands-on and will focus on both daily challenges and long-term improvement projects on products, components, and processes. Interns will develop an understanding of how to analyze a problem, provide potential solutions, implement changes, and validate those changes using data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety requirements.
• Assist in the design, development, and improvement of products and processes under the guidance of the engineering team.
• Participate in identifying and solving equipment, product, or system issues, applying both theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Work closely with other departments such as production, quality, and maintenance to ensure proper implementation of technical solutions.
• Participates in/and coordinates prototype builds as necessary to support customer opportunities and business improvement projects.
• Actively works with engineers to review test requirements and test setups.
• Communicate results of technical inquiry to team members, providing documentation for future reference.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an engineering field.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and analytical to review data and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and be a collaborative team member.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Presentation and facilitation skills preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings preferred.