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Mechanical Design Intern

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 23, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The intern will create technical drawings and design packages for oil field equipment using SolidWorks while collaborating with manufacturing teams and machine shops. They will also assist engineers by refining design concepts and maintaining accurate documentation for assembly and production.

Job details

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Work with the manufacturing teams, contract manufacturers and peers on creating drawings and design packages for oil field equipment. * Use SolidWorks to design parts and assemblies as well as prepare drawings for machine shops. * Write and modify assembly procedures and bill-of-materials tables for outsourced manufacturing. * Ensure the accuracy and precision of dimensions, tolerances, materials, and specifications in the drawings. * Work with machine shops and part vendors to establish pricing and build prototypes of designs. * Translate concepts, sketches, and rough drafts from engineers or designers into precise technical drawings that meet industry standards and specifications. * Provide support to engineers from the Research & Development Hardware team and field technicians. * Work closely with mechanical engineers to understand the design requirements and assist in refining concepts and technical drawings. Modify and update existing drawings based on feedback or design changes from engineers or clients. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent attention to detail * Excellent interpersonal interaction skills * Strong experience with SolidWorks is required * Strong mechanical design skills (machine component design, strength of materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, corrosion, drawing, dimension tolerances etc.) are an asset * Strong commitment to quality * Uploading samples of technical documents and SolidWorks files to demonstrate skills is beneficial EDUCATION * Currently enrolled in 3rd year curriculum in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS · COMPLETION OF A SATISFACTORY CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. This job posting closes October 9, please ensure you have your application in before the deadline.

What you’ll do

The intern will create technical drawings and design packages for oil field equipment using SolidWorks while collaborating with manufacturing teams and machine shops. They will also assist engineers by refining design concepts and maintaining accurate documentation for assembly and production.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in their 3rd year of a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering program. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and excellent attention to detail are required for this role.

Listed skills

  • SolidWorks · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical design
  • Technical drawing
  • Bill-of-materials
  • Assembly procedures
  • Machine component design
  • Strength of materials
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Corrosion
  • Dimension tolerances
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Research
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Industry Standards
  • Prototyping
  • Technical Drawing
  • SolidWorks (CAD)
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Component Design
  • Fluid Mechanics

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Science & Research
  • Mechanical Design Intern
  • Mechanical / Electrical Drafter
  • Draughtspersons
  • Mechanical Drafters

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