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About Us Our mission at Welker is to Build Something Greater! We are a family-owned manufacturing company based in Sugar Land, Texas. We have designed and manufactured innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry for over 70 years. Our expertise in utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP), 3D computer aided design (CAD) software, and on-site manual and CNC machines, make us a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service. If you're looking to make a difference and Build Something Greater 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 for Summer 2027 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. ***Additional Requirements*** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check Read more about our company and product offerings here: welker.com

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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.
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
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.
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 for Summer 2027
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.
Additional Requirements***
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check

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