Parker Meggitt is a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation. We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets.
Parker Meggitt | Delivering solutions for the most challenging environments
We're engineering products that can endure the most extreme environments. We're thinking smaller, lighter and smarter by questioning the everyday.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an industrial placement student to support the development and integration of mechanical methods and tools. The successful candidate should be studying mechanical engineering and have an interest in, and some experience with, software development/coding.
Responsibilities:
Work with the engineering team to analyse and interpret mechanical engineering calculations, specifications, and requirements
Assist in the development of tools to automate these mechanical calculations
Test and debug the tools to ensure they meets project specifications
Collaborate with team members to monitor and maintain the usage of the tools, making improvements and updates as needed
Learn and apply engineering design principles and standards
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to the project.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Interest in, and ideally some coursework or experience in programming languages such as Visual Basic/VBA/C#
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Behavioural Traits:
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Willingness to learn and apply new skills
Results-driven and focused on meeting project goals and deadlines
Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements
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