Engineering Intern

Job Description

About ofi

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

About the Internship Experience

ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience and jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on ofi’s purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will learn and contribute to a global organization, build a robust network, demonstrate leadership skills, and have some fun along the way.

This internship will provide an opportunity to work for a global food company and develop an understanding of the equipment and processes that contribute to new product development and process optimization.

The Engineering Intern Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Intern will learn about the spices business as they contribute to developing the next generation of food processing at ofi. They will conduct research and analysis to support and streamline process improvement, as well as work hands-on with our factory and engineering teams.

An ideal candidate should enjoy learning about food processing technology and getting hands-on with data collection & analysis. A good fit would be an individual who is a good collaborator with a high level of curiosity, a drive to improve equipment and process designs, and keen attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with factory operations teams to collect process data and perform analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop project scopes in relation to compliance type projects.
• Establish studies and define scopes on key initiatives like mass air balance, water flow, and equipment optimization.
• Collect and analyze production and trial data; provide observations and recommendations to the project team.
• Update process flow diagrams based on findings.
• Establish baseline data and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to support process improvements.
• Perform waste reduction analysis to support operational efficiency.
• Present project results, recommendations, and implementation summaries to leadership at the end of the internship.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Instrumental Engineering or a related program.
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Foundational understanding of engineering software or simulation tools such as AutoCAD & SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Strong interest in learning about food processing and technology.
• This position will be at our processing facility in Firebaugh, CA. Intern may travel occasionally to other CA sites.

What You’ll Gain

At ofi, we don’t just offer internships, we provide an engaging summer intern experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!

• Hands-on Experience – contribute to high-impact projects at a global organization.
• Professional Development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.

Compensation & Relocation

The pay for this role in the state of California is $22-$32/hr and is based on the candidate’s experience, degree, position responsibilities, and geographic location. Interns with a permanent address more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible to receive a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.