Sutherland Presses will be at SMU’s Spring 2026 All Majors Career & Internships Fair to meet students and alumni interested in how real-world engineering and manufacturing actually work. We design, build, and support industrial presses and press-control systems, operating at the intersection of engineering design, production, controls, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Events like this allow us to speak directly with students about what these roles look like day-to-day—and what it truly takes to succeed in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Career fairs can feel overwhelming, especially early in your academic journey or while you’re still exploring career directions. We continue to value them because they create efficient, face-to-face conversations that cut through job-posting buzzwords. In just a few minutes, students can ask direct questions, compare industries, and gain a clearer picture of what different companies actually do, while we learn what students are curious about and eager to develop.
Our goal is for students to leave with a practical understanding of how engineering decisions translate to the factory floor. Manufacturing rewards attention to detail, clear communication, and the willingness to keep learning when things don’t go perfectly the first time. You don’t need to have everything figured out before approaching our booth—curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an interest in real problem-solving go a long way.
We’re especially interested in students who are motivated by learning through doing—not just reading about it. We’d love to connect if you:
We don’t expect a perfect résumé or a fully defined career plan. In our world, strong early-career engineers and technicians are those who stay teachable, ask for context, and execute carefully. If you enjoy solving problems where the answer isn’t in the back of a textbook—and you’re willing to learn from experienced professionals while bringing your own energy, we’ll likely have a great conversation.
When students stop by, we’re happy to walk through what a manufacturing project looks like from start to finish, from requirements and design decisions to build, installation, and long-term service support. We also discuss how controls, sensors, and operator interfaces impact productivity and safety, and why fundamentals like structure, guidance, and process repeatability are critical in metal forming and composite forming. If you’ve completed a capstone, internship, lab, or personal project, we want to hear what you built and what you learned.
The SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center is hosting the Spring 2026 All Majors Career & Internship Fair. The event is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni seeking internships or full-time roles.
You don’t need a rehearsed pitch, but a little preparation helps. Think about the type of work that energizes you—design, controls, manufacturing, quality, service, or project coordination, and be ready to talk about a project you’re proud of, even if it wasn’t perfect. Helpful ways to stand out include:
Some of the best careers don’t start with a job title—they start with a conversation and a clear next step. If you’re attending the fair, stop by and say hello. Tell us what you’re working on, what you want to learn, and what kind of experience you’re seeking. You don’t need your entire path mapped out—just take the next step, and we’ll make the conversation count.
📞 Reach out to Team Sutherland to learn more:
Email: Info@SutherlandPresses.com
Phone: +1-310-453-6981
Sutherland Presses will be at SMU’s Spring 2026 All Majors Career & Internships Fair to meet students and alumni interested in how real-world engineering and manufacturing actually work. We design, build, and support industrial presses and press-control systems, operating at the intersection of engineering design, production, controls, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Events like this allow us to speak directly with students about what these roles look like day-to-day—and what it truly takes to succeed in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
