"Alerted.org

Summer 2026 Engineering Internship (Multiple Functional Tracks)

Location : MENTOR, OH, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 18, 2025

Job ID : 60879

Back to Search Results

Job Description

Save JobJob Saved

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Join our innovative engineering team in Mentor, Ohio. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in aerospace engineering and contribute to cutting-edge projects. You will have the chance to work across cross-functional groups, enhancing your learning and professional development.

Functional Tracks:

Materials:

• Improve digital imaging efficiencies, metallographic preparation, and procedure documentation.

• Research material properties and sources of supply.

• Issue purchase requisitions as required.

• Support Research and Development projects.

Analysis:

• Support advanced analysis projects, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

• Assist in developing and validating simulation models to predict performance under various operating conditions.

• Work closely with engineering in the design and R&D teams to provide insight and recommendations based on analysis results, contributing to design improvements.

• Analyze data from simulations and tests to validate results and identify key trends or behaviors.

Configuration Management:

• Support program concept design, analysis, verification, or other aspects of the product lifecycle.

• Assist in developing detailed product specifications within the upgrade of the PLM system.

• Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards.

Thermal Management Systems:

• Support program concept design, analysis, verification, or other aspects of the product life cycle.

• Assist in developing detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements.

• Perform feasibility and trade studies applying standard analytical methods; recommends solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation.

• Review test results for accuracy and precision.

Combustion:

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

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

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

Engineering Test Lab:

• Support in electronics, data acquisition, hydraulics, and engineering testing of products and new designs.

• Develop, design, and update engineering equipment and cells.

• Work closely with experienced engineers using hands-on skills to enhance lab capabilities and contribute to innovative aerospace testing projects.

• Assist in a variety of projects including fabrication, instrumentation, and Python programming.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or another closely related field.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on learning and improvement.

• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with some software tools such as ANSYS, CREO, LabVIEW, or MATLAB is a plus (functional track dependent)

• Availability: Must be available for at least 40 hours a week during summer 2026.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

Please specify your top 1 – 3 functional track areas of interest in the top portion of your resume

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)