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Parker Hannifin Corporation Chemical/Materials Engineering Co-Op / Intern - Fall 2024 in WICKLIFFE, Ohio
Chemical/Materials Engineering Co-Op / Intern - Fall 2024
Location : WICKLIFFE, OH, United States
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jun 3, 2024
Job ID : 49452
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Provide polymer compounding, processing, and testing expertise to the Fluid Connectors Group Materials Development Team, with a focus on improving existing materials and developing new materials for use in hose and tubing applications.
This position will report to a senior technical staff member at our Wickliffe, OH location.
The ideal candidate would be able to work full time from January - August 2023 as part of an engineering undergraduate co-op program.
Participate as an active member of the Materials Development Team, taking direction from senior engineers and scientists leading the active projects.
Learn how to use and operate lab scale mixing, extrusion, and molding equipment, to make experimental materials and prepare them for measurement of mechanical and thermal properties.
Learn how to use and operate polymer compounding equipment for producing pilot scale quantities of experimental materials.
Learn and use the principles of Design of Experiments for investigating material formulations and processing variables.
Learn and use mechanical, thermal, and chemical property testing equipment to generate the data required to develop new materials.
Assist with pilot scale tubing production for prototype hose builds with new materials as necessary.
Participate in all functions of the High-Performance Team environment as required.
Present and explain project plans, data, and results to the Team, generating reports as necessary.
Assist other Engineers within the Division with projects, tasks and deadlines when such situations arise.
Conduct work safely at all times within a zero allowable incidents culture.
Qualifications
Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in polymer science, polymer engineering, materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely-related field. Successful completion of two years of academic classwork is preferred. Graduate students pursuing an advanced degree in these engineering fields will also be considered.
Excellent communication skills (e.g., the development/delivery of presentations to technical and non-technical audiences) and accurate scientific documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, the ability operate effectively in a team environment, and the ability to interface effectively with related business and manufacturing functions.
Travel: Position may require occasional travel to Parker facilities, local universities, and suppliers.
Parker Hannifin is 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. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
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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.