Quality Engineering Internship Summer 2025 - 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.

If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further. 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

Applies newly acquired knowledge to technical or engineering assignments that provide background and experience to accept additional responsibilities in their area of specialty later when the technical degree is completed. Candidates will be paired with a mentor who will provide the project scope and technical guidance. Candidates will be required to present the assigned project to staff. Candidates will gain experience with and knowledge of Parker products, internal processes and systems, and technical customer requirements sufficient to perform future responsibilities with general direction.

• Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities that may include cross-functional experience.
• Actively acquires on-the-job training and knowledge of Quality Engineering principles and techniques required for Parker products. Assignments are at a professional level but require guidance and direction from more experienced engineers.
• Performs a variety of routine technical assignments to provide experience and familiarization with the Quality Engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs of the company.
• The candidate will gain experience with Zero Defects concepts including, but not limited to, process mapping, Failure Mode Element Analysis (FMEA), control plans, measurement system analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Candidate may apply advanced statistical skills, such as DOE using Minitab software.
• Candidate may get involved with different software platforms such as Omnex and SPC software.
• Candidate will get involved with Lean Concepts and Kaizen events.
• Assists team members to accomplish their project assignments by completing specific analysis or well-defined portions of the overall assignment.
• Attends internal trainings/meetings and applies in work assignments. Learns to apply methods, measurements, and techniques for continuous improvement.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or completed degree in related field, such as: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Interndisciplinary Business with Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. Candidate shall have completed sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Fundamental understanding of Quality principles.
• Fundamental understanding of statistical analysis. Ability to work effectively in a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. 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.

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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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