Position Summary
The manufacturing engineering intern will work at the Composite Sealing Systems in North Haven, CT. The intern will work in the engineering department and will provide support to product engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting, improving and sustaining production processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives.
The internship is designed to be a full-time on-site position for the 2026 summer semester. The start and end date for the internship is flexible.
Responsibilities
- Perform process capabilities studies for various manufacturing processes.
- Set up or expand current manufacturing methods to meet current trends.
- Work on assigned projects related to production improvements.
- Help define and design small upgrades and identify sources for improved components.
- Work with High Performance Teams and various engineers on miscellaneous continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with various related engineering functions, e.g., design, costs reduction, and quality control.
- Follow established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing facility, preferred
- Previous internship, preferred
- CAD, preferred
Skills:
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
- Ability to demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to apply innovative thinking toward problem resolution.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and manage organizational and time management tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to demonstrate willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and as part of a team as a self-starter.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for detailed work over extended periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a focus on accuracy and efficiency for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear required PPE throughout the entirety of the shift.
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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 spanets 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.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $20.52/hr to $34.2/hr
- No benefit plan eligibility
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 WorkplaceIn 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.
