Product Development Engineering Intern; Summer

Product Development Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Location:

Des Plaines, IL – Temporary, Summer 2026 offer within the Hydraulic Actuator Division.

This role assists in engineering activities that support design or process improvement. Interns contribute to continuous improvement, working with all levels of the organization, and receive training and mentorship that translates to real‑world skills and experience.

• Collaborate in a team environment to develop assigned portions of design by analyzing specifications and performance requirements.
• Investigate product development factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, interchangeability, strength‑weight efficiency, contractual requirements, cost recommendations, and change proposals.
• Complete technical tasks, including modifying product specifications, detailed drawings, and schematics, defining data elements and structures, and analyzing test reports. Develop reports and documentation in response to technical information requests.
• Conduct routine analyses and tests to evaluate product designs, methods, materials or processes and produce required technical documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards.
• Provide technical information for review with product engineering and design review teams, consistently applying established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
• Adopt lean product development and standard engineering development techniques.
• Support cross‑functional or project team responsibilities as needed.

• Current student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with MS Office and CAD (Solid Works, Enovia, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently.

• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Blueprint reading and technical report writing skills.
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.

• Pay Range: $18‑$30 per hour.
• No benefit plan eligibility.

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

Drug‑free workplace: all applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and the company complies with all applicable civil rights laws. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.