Manufacturing Engineer Intern; Summer

Manufacturing Engineer Intern – Corona, CA

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to support design and process improvement activities within the Hydraulic Actuator Division. Interns will receive training and mentorship that translates to real‑world skills and experiences while contributing to continuous improvement across the facility.

• Investigate and analyze the cost and reliability of using various equipment and processes.
• Study performance and troubleshoot existing tools and equipment and recommend improvements through redesign or modification.
• Estimate costs of assigned projects together with a satisfactory delivery schedule.
• Follow up to ensure schedules are met.
• Create layouts and detail drawings of assigned equipment.
• Evaluate various equipment and methods and point out advantages, disadvantages, and production capabilities.
• Recommend purchase items needed to keep equipment properly maintained.
• Verify process capabilities of equipment designed to ensure proper maintenance.
• Keep up‑to‑date on new developments in equipment or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes.
• Work may include cross‑functional or project team responsibilities; contribute and support other teams or individuals as needed.

• Current student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CAD experience (Solid Works, Envio, etc.) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently.

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

• Legacy employer with over 100 years of industry presence.
• Career growth and opportunities – we hire from within!
• Collaborative, empowered work environment with a team‑centric culture.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Open environment for sharing ideas.

• Pay range: $20.52/hr to $34.20/hr.
• No benefit plan eligibility.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway, and transportation.