Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

About Welker

At Welker our mission is to Build Something Greater. We are a family-owned manufacturing company based in Sugar Land Texas with over 70 years of experience designing innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Our capabilitiesincluding ERP systems 3D CAD design and on-site manual and CNC machiningallow us to provide complete high-quality products and turnkey solutions to customers worldwide.

If youre looking to make an impact at a stable forward-thinking company where your work is tangible and valued Welker may be the right fit.

About the Role

We are seeking aMechanical Engineer Co-opto support our engineering team in the design and development of innovative mechanical equipment and customer-specific solutions.

This hands-on co-op opportunity provides meaningful engineering experience through direct involvement in product design engineering analysis and manufacturing support. Youll work alongside experienced engineers to develop practical solutions contribute to real customer projects and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and assist in developing solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards
• Support Engineering department projects and complete assignments within established deadlines
• Collaborate with Drafting Sales and Estimating teams to support customer projects and work cross-functionally with Research & Development Manufacturing and Quality Control teams
• Assist in performing design and safety calculations
• Support Engineering documentation

Required Qualifications

• Current Junior or Senior pursuing abachelors degree in mechanical engineeringfrom an ABET-accredited university
• Working knowledge ofSolidWorks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software programs including the Welker ERP software
• Familiarity with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Available to begin the co-op assignment inFall 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering internship co-op research or project experience
• Experience creating engineering drawings and 3D models
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and machining concepts
• Strong interest in product design manufacturing and industrial equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why Join Welker

• Work on real built products from concept to production
• Be part of a collaborative cross-functional engineering team
• Gain exposure to both legacy product improvements and new product development
• Join a stable family-owned company with long-term growth

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must successfully complete a drug screen physical and background check

Apply Today

If youre ready to design impactful products and see your work come to life wed love to hear from you.

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