Intern R&D Summer 2027

Intern R&D Summer 2027

Group: Eng Materials Group N. America

Division: Chomerics (CHO)

Location : USA WOBURN MA CHOMERICS

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 22, 2026

Job ID : 69735

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Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Candidates in the technical fields of science, engineering, or physics will apply newly acquired knowledge to technical assignments and gain valuable, hands-on experience for their future careers. Project assignments include dispensing characterization of different polymer formulations, dispensing material process optimization and rheology characterization of dispensing materials. Candidates will be required to present project updates to the team and staff. Candidates will gain experience across the breadth of Parker products, internal processes and systems, and technical customer requirements. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities that may include cross-functional experience. Assignments are at a professional level and are vital to the applied material knowledge for Parker’s Customers, Marketing, Engineers and R&D team.

• Actively acquires on-the-job training and knowledge of specialized scientific or engineering principles and techniques required for Parker products.

• Performs a variety of technical assignments to provide experience and familiarization with the technical or engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs of the company.

• The candidate will gain experience with six sigma statistical process control fundamentals including, but not limited to, process mapping, measurement system evaluation, gage R&R, and Design of Experiments (DOE).

• Assists team members to accomplish their project assignments by completing specific analysis or well-defined portions of the overall assignment. Will gain experience with project management techniques and participates in design or similar program reviews.

• 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 participation with a cross-functional project team.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in related field, such as: Polymer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.

• Candidate shall have completed sophomore year (20 credits minimum) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Fundamental understanding of safe laboratory practices for product development and characterization.

• Fundamental understanding of statistical analysis.

• Ability to work effectively on a variety of scientific, 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.

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $18.37/hr to $30.61/hr

• No benefit plan eligibility

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”)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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.