1st Shift: Hydraulic Test Lab Technician (Parker HAFD - Triad Dr.)

1st Shift: Hydraulic Test Lab Technician (Parker HAFD - Triad Dr.)

Group: Filtration Group N. America

Division: Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration (HAF)

Location: USA_Greensboro, NC PFI

Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Aug 25, 2026

Job ID: 68167

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Organizational Summary

At Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components.

Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state-of-the-art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting-edge test laboratory.

The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long-term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

Position Summary

Evaluates products by conducting performance, environmental, and operational tests and running various hydraulic test stands. Performs various design functions including 3D CAD Modeling & Drawing and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

Responsibilities

• Sets up and conducts performance, environmental, and operational tests including multi-pass filtration, cold start, flow fatigue, pressure drop, dirt holding capacity, collapse pressure, burst pressure, impulse, bubble point, tensile, etc. in accordance with established ISO, Military, and SAE test standards for the purposes of Production Acceptance Testing and Engineering Development/Validation/Qualification Testing.

• Performs analysis on test data (primarily using Excel).

• Generates test procedures and test reports complete with data analysis and conclusions.

• Maintains lab equipment including filter and equipment replacement, preventative maintenance, and coordination of gage and equipment Calibration/Validation services.

• Maintains a safe, clean, stocked, and orderly lab.

• Creates/Changes final assembly, sub-assembly, and component drawings utilizing 3D CAD (primarily SolidWorks) as directed by Design Engineering.

• Creates/Changes test and material specifications per Design Engineering.

• Creates and processes Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Change Notifications/Proposals (ECNs/ECPs) per Design Engineering.

Qualifications

Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Vision: 20/25 vision corrected or uncorrected

Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing environment

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication. For safety and quality, must be able to read, write & understand English

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and familiarity with hydraulic systems at the technician level with high mechanical aptitude and hands on ability. Knowledge of various hydraulic gages such as pressure transducers and flow meters is required.

• Knowledge of hydraulic concepts such as pressure, flow, viscosity, relief valve function, pump basics, etc.

SolidWorks 3D CAD model, assembly, and drawing proficiency.

• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards such as ASME Y14.5.

• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.
• Other 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

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")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.

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