Position Summary

The Parker Filtration Innovation Center is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our Media Application team and support media initiatives across the Filtration Group divisions. This role will involve extensive cross-functional training to develop the skills necessary for testing, analyzing, selecting, and developing materials for a wide range of filtration applications. The Filter Media Engineer will work on project-based assignments and serve as a key liaison between various Parker Filtration entities and external filter media suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, evaluates results, and provides formal reporting for review.
• Defines scope of work and key characteristics for filter media with respect to end product performance and manufacturability.
• Coordinates, communicates, and reports out on projects on a regular basis to the Parker businesses and filter media suppliers.
• Drives and executes time-bound project-based media development for the filtration businesses of Parker meeting growth and profitability objectives.
• Assists and facilitates the new media approval process for divisions when required.
• Effectively employs statistical tools for design and execution of experiments.
• Actively participates in health and safety teams.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• B.S. in Chemical / Material Engineering, or related field required
• 0-2 years’ experience in project management in an engineered materials environment.
• Knowledge / experience in nonwoven / membrane / paper is preferred
• Hands-on analytical skills / experience in a chemical / material lab is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent ability to apply a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and team skills to drive tasks to completion
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Safety first mindset

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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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.