Application Engineering/Chemical Technology Internship - Summer 2026 Job at PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, Erie, PA

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  • PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
  • Erie, PA

Job Description

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 do this, we need the strongest possible talent, and our Internship Programs have been developed in a way that you get an opportunity to show us your potential. 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 Internship 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.

You will be responsible for providing support to various technical service and application development initiatives for new product developments and commercialized Parker Lord adhesives and coatings. Daily work will include product application and performance testing; lab evaluations of prototype formulations using design of experiment protocols; physical property testing; sample preparation; digital microscopy; data mining, statistical analysis and the preparation of technical documentation/reports.

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

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

Requirements
  • GPA 3.0 or better
  • Being enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related degree program.
  • Strong leadership skills and a "can do" attitude.
  • Strong technical aptitude and analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
  • 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. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Summer work, Work at office,

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