Intern Product Development

Intern Product Development

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Parflex (PFD)

Location : USA FORT WORTH TX - PARFLEX TE

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 26, 2026

Job ID : 69839

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Parker Hannifinis 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.

Parflex Division Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. At our Fort Worth, Texas facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry level role that assists with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products typically in a single facility. Assists in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, you will join Parker Hannifin’s Engineering Co‑op Program to gain hands‑on experience across our manufacturing operations. This is a multi‑semester, alternating co‑op rotation with successive full‑time work terms at our production facility, interspersed with academic terms on campus. During each work semester, you will rotate through several engineering departments, building breadth and progressively increasing responsibility. You will help design, test, and improve production processes for new and existing components and systems—reducing cost, improving quality and performance, and streamlining manufacturing—by applying mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering principles. All co‑op rotations are paid.

Final note: While these are paid work experiences, these roles do not qualify for company‑provided student visa sponsorship or relocation/housing assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Acquire knowledge of the operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflows of various engineering departments.

• Observe assignments performed by others and actively participate in hands-on projects and/or special assignments.

• Maintain communication with your program coach/mentor (if assigned) to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.

• Attend related training (where provided) and apply what you learn to your work assignments.

• Perform other related responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a related engineering field (such as Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering) that maintains an Engineering Internship Program.

• Ability to work effectively across a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interface effectively with all contacts.

• Ability to work effectively with others and be a collaborative, participative team player.

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications; preferably, working knowledge of and experience with a CAD system such as AutoCAD or Creo/Pro-E.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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”)

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