Mechanical Engineer Intern

About Us

A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65+ years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.

If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

About Our Mechanical Engineer Intern

Our ideal candidate has a passion for innovation and great attention to detail. Because our company customizes equipment for specific customer applications, we not only design modified versions of our standard equipment, but work individually or in a team to design new equipment as well. If you love to learn and have a strong desire to be involved in all aspects of the engineering and design process, this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and develop solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards

• Complete Engineering department projects within set deadlines

• Assist in performing design and safety calculations

• Work regularly with Drafting, Sales, and Estimating, and occasionally with Research and Development, Manufacturing, and Quality Control.

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

• Communication: You will interact with peers, team leads, and managers in a kind, positive, and professional manner, because good communication is essential for a successful day

• Teamwork: You work well with others with an attitude of cooperation and achievement, and you are committed to the success of the team as a whole

• Technical Aptitude: You'll be at home working in an innovative, mechanically-minded group; we design and manufacture a full line of mechanical products used in several industries

• Tech Savvy: You are familiar with drafting software and Microsoft Office applications and are able to quickly adapt to new software programs, including the Welker ERP software, to handle the clerical aspects of the position

• Work Ethic: You have excellent organizational and follow-through skills with a highly developed sense of urgency and prioritization. You're able to handle multiple complex tasks within tight deadline parameters

• Attention to Detail: You make a conscious effort to focus on the details and ensure drawings are complete, accurate, and thorough

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Engineering department running smoothly.

Qualifications 

• Current Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's mechanical engineering degree from an ABET accredited university

• Solid general knowledge of CAD software, specifically SolidWorks

• Familiarity with mechanical design principles

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Available to start in the Spring 2025 term, with the possibility of extending through the summer

Does this sound like you? Submit your application, and let's talk!

This is an in office-position at Welker, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas.