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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineering summer in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectMechanical Engineering SummerMechanical Engineering Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in a mechanical engineering program, may require current student statusSame as summer, often students seeking internship experience
Work EnvironmentOn-site in engineering firms, manufacturing plants, or research labsSimilar, often part-time or seasonal roles in the same environments
DurationUsually 8-12 weeks during summer breakSame duration, often during academic breaks
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with projects, design tasks, testing, and researchSupporting engineering teams with specific tasks, learning on the job

Both Mechanical Engineering Summer and Mechanical Engineering Intern roles target students gaining practical experience. The main difference lies in terminology; 'Summer' emphasizes the seasonal program, while 'Intern' highlights the role as an entry-level position. Both roles prepare students for future careers in mechanical engineering and often have similar responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineering Summer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 46% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 19% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Mechanical Engineering - Summer Hire TX

Taco Family of Companies

Lubbock, TX

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Summer Hire will apply their educational experience in a real world setting within Taco's product development team. They will assist the mechanical engineering department to design and develop new products. The Mechanical Engineering Summer Hire will focus on improving products in commercial pump by reducing component count and facilitating identification and resolution of assembly and operational complaints as identified by management. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with advanced technology products and rapid design practice.

Measures of success:

  • Successfully document and test new products
  • Create validation protocols from requirements
  • Complete analysis of a special project

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Design/documentation of product assemblies
  • Create test plans and assisting in testing of products
  • Opportunity to audit processes and components on the production assembly line and oversee testing in the lab
  • Perform in-depth analysis of special project, as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

  • Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a Graduate student enrolled in a Master's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering
  • Skills with fluid systems desirable
  • Adaptable to changes in priority
  • Ability to come up with new ideas for product improvement based on observation and analysis
  • A team player with enthusiasm, positive outlook and professional demeanor who takes initiative and direction
  • Solid organizational skills, strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
  • Excellent communication skills
  • No travel required

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology.  Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant and testing lab where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day. 

This position has no direct reports.

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