LEW Engineering Intern

Leprino Foods Company; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking an Engineering Intern in Lemoore, CA to support the engineering department with diverse projects. You will contribute to mechanical design, process engineering, and continuous improvement while gaining industry experience in a dairy setting.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves working across engineering tasks, with responsibilities including project management and collaboration on larger capital projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a Junior standing in a B.S. Engineering/Technical Degree program (e.g. Mechanical Engineering).
• Able to work all shifts and long hours in a dairy facility.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong safety and SOP adherence.
• Preferred some CAD/analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects requiring mechanical design, process engineering, project management, and process improvement.
• Assist engineers on larger capital projects and manage projects worth upwards of $100,000.

Skills

CAD & Analysis

Mechanical Knowledge

Safety & PPE

Shift flexibility

English proficiency

Written communication

Planning & organization

Education

B.S. Eng. (Junior)

Job description

LEW Engineering Intern

Lemoore (West), CA USA

Requisition ID: 32227

No of Openings: 2

Posted Date: Sep 23, 2026

Job Function: Engineering

Description

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role is Engineering Intern Rate ($23.00).

Summary Description:

The purpose of this position is to assist the engineering department with projects that the department does not have resources to complete. The role will increase the department’s output while also giving the intern valuable industry experience in the engineering field.

Job Description

• Work on a variety of projects that require mechanical design, process engineering, project management, process improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.
• The Engineering Intern will be responsible for developing and managing projects worth upwards of $100,000. He or she will also support other engineers with larger capital projects as needed.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• At least a Junior standing in B.S. Engineering/Technical Degree program (e.g. Mechanical Engineering).
• Must be able to work all shifts as needed and able to handle lengthy hours of work when required. Time will be split between desk work and direct work on machinery in all temperature and environmental conditions commensurate with a Dairy facility.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prefer some manufacturing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Writing Skills, Computer Skills, Presentation Skills, Meeting Facilitation Skills, Computer-aided Design and Analysis Skills, Basic Understanding of Mechanics and Fluids, Basic Financial Skills, Planning and Organization Skills.

Working Relationships:

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.Leprinosupports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Afffirmative Action EmployerM / F / Disability / Veteran.