Mechanical Engineer

Nextdeavor • Mentor, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, providing precision-engineered solutions for aerospace, industrial, and mobile markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company specializes in hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, and electromechanical systems, with over 100 years of experience. Become a Key Player as a Mechanical Engineer You will support R&D test lab mechanical systems and testing to advance aerospace product development. You’ll work closely with the R&D lab team and senior engineers to design and validate test stands, present results to stakeholders, and contribute onsite in Mentor, OH (onsite). Occasional travel to other facilities, universities, and suppliers may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical systems design, fabrication, and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to technical and non-technical audiences and preparing precise scientific documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and take direction from senior engineers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other facilities, universities, and suppliers.
• U.S. Person citizenship requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with mechatronics/automation, test instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Familiarity with solder/fabrication equipment.
• Programming and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and/or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D lab team and take direction from senior engineers on active projects.
• Design pressure, flow, and spray test stands and upgrades with improved automation using control valves and pressure and flow sensors.
• Develop and improve test stand control hardware and safety circuitry to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist calibration efforts for lab and production test stands to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Present project plans, collected data, and test results and generate detailed reports to inform decisions.
• Support fellow engineers on projects and tasks and contribute to a high-performance, zero-incident safety culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level