Mechanical Engineer Co-op — Hands-On Design & Production

Welker, Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Welker, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to aid in designing innovative mechanical equipment and customer-specific solutions.

You will work with seasoned engineers across the product lifecycle from concept to production, gaining hands-on experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing support. Preferred candidates are juniors or seniors in ABET-accredited ME programs with SolidWorks skills and ERP familiarity, plus strong communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• 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 in Fall 2026.

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 R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Control teams.
• Assist in performing design and safety calculations.
• Support Engineering documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Software adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited ME program

Tools

SolidWorks

Welker ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welker, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to aid in designing innovative mechanical equipment and customer-specific solutions.

You will work with seasoned engineers across the product lifecycle from concept to production, gaining hands-on experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing support. Preferred candidates are juniors or seniors in ABET-accredited ME programs with SolidWorks skills and ERP familiarity, plus strong communication and organization.