Chemical Research Technology/Product Development Internship - Summer 2025 - Erie, PA

Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To do this, we need the strongest possible talent and our Internship Programs have been developed in a way that you get an opportunity to show us your potential. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an Internship role. Do you want to become one of our future success stories? By joining our Internship Program, you will become a valued member of our team - tackling challenging issues, delivering truly impactful results, and providing you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience.

You will be responsible for providing support to various product development, technical service initiatives and application development growth projects involving Parker Lord coatings and adhesives. Typical tasks may include chemical synthesis, product formulation, product property and performance testing, sample preparation, product application, and preparation of technical documentation/reports, data mining, and statistical analysis (design of experiments). Your objective is to drive technological breakthroughs that address the most critical and underserved needs of our differntiating and demanding customers, offering solutions that deliver exceptional value and unmatched performance.

We are the innovators, the disrupters, the change agents. Join our team, and together, let's challenge what's possible and shape tomorrow with greater ideas...Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

With direct supervision, you will learn and perform the various aspects of the function by:

• Acquiring knowledge of various department's operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow.
• Observing work assignments performed by others and actively participate in hands-on projects and/or special assignments.
• Maintaining communication with program coach/mentor to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.
• Attending related training and applying it in work assignments.
• Performing other related responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA 3.0 or better
• Being enrolled in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or related degree program.
• Strong leadership skills and a "can do" attitude.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Strong innovation and creative thinking, self-motivated.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail oriented individual with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

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.

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.

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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.