Summer Paid Engineering Intern: Process Improvement

Hilmar; Hilmar (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Potential full-time opportunity

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company offers a 10-week paid internship in Engineering & Technical Services at the Hilmar, CA site. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers on real projects and gain hands-on experience in dairy manufacturing processes.

You will develop analytical skills, engage in data collection and problem-solving, and have the chance to contribute to cost-saving initiatives while exploring potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore pursuing an engineering-related degree.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong applied technical and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Find optimal, cost-effective methods for manufacturing dairy products.
• Perform sampling, data collection and analysis.
• Create proposals to reduce operating costs and improve quality.
• Identify causes of waste and recommend actions to eliminate it.
• Develop standard work processes to implement improvements.
• Validate electrical prints are up to date and stored properly.
• Optimize utilities (steam, refrigeration, air, water, wastewater).

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Sophomore year completed

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company offers a 10-week paid internship in Engineering & Technical Services at the Hilmar, CA site. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers on real projects and gain hands-on experience in dairy manufacturing processes.

You will develop analytical skills, engage in data collection and problem-solving, and have the chance to contribute to cost-saving initiatives while exploring potential full-time opportunities after graduation.