About the role#
This 12-week summer internship gives you the chance to execute a project plan with clear objectives and tangible outcomes. You will work alongside managers, mentors, and other stakeholders to apply your academic knowledge to real-world business challenges. Depending on your background, you may be placed in areas such as production, warehousing, quality, or supply chain. This role is paid and full-time.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and managers to support business operations.
- Develop your analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Engage with industry experts through professional and social events.
- Drive efficiency, quality, and innovation by identifying opportunities for optimization.
- Develop critical design criteria for beverage manufacturing equipment.
- Manage operational improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in STEM or Maintenance Technologies, with preference for Junior or Senior standing.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience, such as internships, lab work, or team projects.
- The ability to work full-time and on-site for 12 consecutive weeks.
- A strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and drawing organization.
- Experience working in collaborative team environments.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Santa Clarita, California.
- The internship term is Summer 2027.
- You must be able to work in environments with variable noise, lighting, and temperatures, and be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.
About DrinkPAK
DrinkPAK manufactures canned beverages for various brands. The company manages procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Based in Santa Clarita, California, the organization operates with a team of several hundred employees. It was founded in 2020.
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