Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineer
Kickstart Your Engineering Career with a Global Leader – Graduate Opportunity at Parker Hannifin
Are you ready to launch your career with a company that's shaping the future of motion and control technology? At Parker Hannifin, we make things move — from aircraft and construction machinery to sustainable energy systems and smart automation.
With over 100 years of innovation behind us, we're not just solving complex engineering challenges — we're making the world cleaner, smarter and safer.
And now, we're looking for a bright and curious Engineering Graduate to join our team at our Dandenong regional office.
If you're recently qualified in Mechanical Engineering (especially with an interest in hydraulics), this is your chance to dive into real-world projects, receive one-on-one mentoring, and build a strong foundation for a future-proof career.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
Working in a High-Performance Team environment, you'll get hands-on experience with exciting work like:

Evaluating new product ideas and market opportunities
Representing Parker to key customers and handling product-related inquiries
Working Hand in Hand with Key Distribution channels to drive product growth
Configuring industrial and mobile valves based on real customer designs
Configuring Hydraulic Cylinders for quotation
Supporting R&D projects alongside our product managers and engineers
Assisting with order delivery, customer support and quality improvements

… and much more
‍ Who We're Looking For
You'll thrive with us if you:

Are confident with computers (MS Office, Auto CAD, databases)
Basic Auto CAD proficiency is required
Have strong time management and organisational skills
Love learning, working with a team, and making things better
Excellent Communicator with strong relationship building skills
Enjoy a hands-on approach

Not sure you tick every box yet? That's okay — we'll support you with a structured two-year graduate development program including:

Real-world experience with hydraulic and electrical systems
Engineering sales and customer service training
Opportunity to work on clean technologies including Electrification
Sales & Applications Engineering
Personal mentoring and ongoing professional development

Why You'll Love Working with Parker
We know that starting your career is a big step, so we offer perks that support both your growth and wellbeing:

Paid volunteering leave so you can give back
Flexible work options to help you balance life and work
Performance based bonus
Free onsite parking
Access to a top-tier Employee Assistance Program
17.5% annual leave loading
Career development opportunities across Australia and the world

Ready to Apply?
Check us out at www.parker.com and if you like what you see, we'd love to hear from you
Australian work rights are required for this position.
Send us your resume and a cover letter — and don't be shy Tell us who you are, what you're passionate about, and why you want to be an Engineer at Parker.
Let's engineer a better future — together.

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