Summer Intern: Engineering

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.

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

• 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 (SOPs) 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.

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Instrumental Engineering or related program.
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Foundational understanding of engineering software or simulation tools such as AutoCAD & Solid Works.
• 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. Intern may travel occasionally to CA sites.

• 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.

Location:

Processing facility in Firebaugh, CA. Intern may travel occasionally to CA sites.
Compensation in California: $22‑$32/hr based on 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 Employment Opportunity Statement: 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.