Engineering Internship

Job Description

About the Company and Job Description:

We are GALLO

Gallo is a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” They have 130+ brands in their total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages and are home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. – Barefoot Wine & High Noon. Gallo is also the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA TOUR.

Engineering Internship

• Duration: July-December 2025
• Locations: Modesto, CA and Fort Lawn, SC
• Application Deadline: June 15th, 2025

Gallo is seeking Engineering Interns with a passion for innovation, a strong work ethic, and a desire to make a positive impact on the industry. Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of Gallo’s processes, from managing the grape-to-wine conversion process to optimizing the distribution of products to customers.

A Taste Of What You’ll Do:

• Execute projects following established project management processes while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Learn how to operate equipment and develop training materials, including standard operating procedures, time studies, equipment capability and repeatability studies
• Work on Engineering teams to identify issues, collect appropriate supporting data, develop, and present improvement ideas, and implement solutions.
• Lead “Root Cause Analysis” investigations when unplanned downtime occurs.
• Develop and maintains relationship and communication between suppliers, engineers, technical planners, storeroom, mechanics and production line workers.
• Present findings to other functions within the company and seeks feedback.
• Multi-task and prioritize time appropriately between different projects.

Available Placements (Note: Some placements are FILLED FOR 2025):

• Bottling Project Engineering (Modesto, CA) FILLED FOR 2025
• Facilities Engineering (Modesto, CA) FILLED FOR 2025
• Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (Modesto, CA and Fort Lawn, SC) FILLED FOR 2025
• Startup Engineering (Livingston, CA) FILLED FOR 2025
• Cellar Project Engineering (Modesto, CA) FILLED FOR 2025
• Supply Chain Engineering (Modesto, CA)

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management OR possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Available for the entire duration of the internship program (6 consecutive months).
• Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Required to have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Required to be 18 years or older.

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $27.00 – $28.00 / hour

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation, perks, and a work-life balance supporting your well-being. Benefits may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more!

Important Notes (The Fine Print):

• Gallo does not sponsor for employment-based visas.
• Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• The position may be eligible for bonuses and incentive plans.
• The position will be based on-site and requires living within a commutable distance.