Mechanical Engineering Intern- Summer 2025 - Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

Overview

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is the premier provider of engineered solutions and professional consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. Since 1972, our clients have benefited from our special in-depth technical knowledge and proven performance in failure analysis, solid mechanics and structural design, reliability and predictive engineering, instrumentation and testing, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, floating systems, forensics, and material science. We maintain an excellent reputation within the industries we serve, with more than 80% of our current business from repeat clients or direct referrals.

We are seeking a Test Engineering intern to support our Engineers and Sr. Technicians at our Houston test lab facilities beginning Summer of 2025.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities will comprise of test setups including pressure, temperature, force, vibration, and other parameters to simulate working environments and/or extreme conditions. All parameters are recorded through a PC-based data acquisition system.

Other duties might include:

• the use of hand and power tools.
• the installation and troubleshooting of various sensors.
• strain gauge applications.
• hydraulic circuit installations.
• and the operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, pumps, controllers, and other equipment required to setup and execute tests.

Qualifications

• Must at least a have or be working toward a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Must have a strong academic background, enjoy hands on work, and possess good people skills.
• Hands-on experience in fabrication, construction, manual labor, farm or ranch work, automotive, or similar industries is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Electronic/Mechanical aptitude required.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook required.
• Ability to follow instructions (oral and written) while working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to pick up and carry 50lbs regularly.
• Willing to ask questions about testing plans and to bring independent thought on methods by which tests may be done.

Stress Engineering Services is an independent, employee-owned engineering firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.