• Engineering Co-Op - Spring

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Madison, MS)


    Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2025

     

    Location : MADISON, MS, United States

     

    Job Family : Engineering

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : Jul 15, 2024

     

    Job ID : 50545

     

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    Parker Hannifin offers the broadest range of motion and control components and systems in the world. With annual sales of more than $12 billion, Parker provides systematics, precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker has more than 50,000 employees in 50 countries around the world.

     

    With sales affiliates worldwide, and an extensive distribution network, and broad breadth, Parker Fluid Control Division is in a unique position to service the world’s requirements for solenoid valves and fluid control solutions. The Fluid Control Division, located in Madison, MS, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering co-op to join the team. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) paid opportunity that will start in January 2025 and will last for 3 months, with option to extend into the summer. The hours will be a combination of 1 st shift and 2 nd shift (typically 7am – 3:30 pm and 1pm – 9:30pm), working within the student’s schedule.

     

    + Design fixtures with 3D modelling in AutoCAD Inventor, create associated detailed drawings

    + Purchase hardware, and work with machinists to fabricate simple fixturing

    + Standard work and visual aid creation

    + Learn basic trouble shooting methodology for simple fixturing and valve test equipment

    + Take designed fixtures and print them on an 3D printer.

     

    The successful candidate must be a motivated, self-starter with a good foundation in the basic principles of mechanical engineering, as demonstrated by their course work and/or extra-curricular activities. Course work or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: machine design, structures, solid mechanics, fluids, electromechanical devices. The individual must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects. Must be mechanically inclined and have experience operating equipment including (but not limited to); power tools, mechanical tools, and measurement devices. organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required. The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will work in our manufacturing area aiding the Value Stream Managers and Manufacturing Engineers to implement change through lean activities and projects that create positive value for the work areas.

    SKILL SETS / PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

    Current Engineering student, preferably Junior or Senior year

     

    Familiarity with CAD software such as Inventor for use in basic tooling design / blueprint reading capability

     

    Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

     

    Some knowledge of machining operations

     

    Clear, concise communication style

    Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues

    Experiences / accomplishments that show tenacity of purpose – i.e. tendency to drive

     

    tasks through to completion and follow up with others

     

    Lean knowledge would be helpful in performing shop floor responsibilities