Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I contractor onsite position in San Leandro, CA. $30.00/hr. Custom TimeMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 PM to 04:00 AM 

Expected Start DateJun 01, 2026 - Expected End Date Aug 01, 2026

Summary

• The Summer Engineering Intern will support the Engineering and Operations teams at a milk manufacturing plant, gaining hands-on experience in food and beverage manufacturing, process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This role is designed for engineering students interested in applying classroom knowledge to real-world industrial and food production environments while learning about dairy processing, quality, and safety standards.

  Duration: Summer Internship (10–12 weeks, full-time)
  1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm.
  
  
  

  Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:

    - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)

    - Completed at least sophomore year by the start of the internship

    - Strong interest in manufacturing, food & beverage, or industrial operations

    - Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    - Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment

    Preferred:

    - Coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process engineering, or automation

    - Familiarity with data analysis, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles

    - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    - Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

    Physical & Work Environment Requirements

    - Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and food processing areas

    - Ability to walk production floors and occasionally climb stairs or ladders

    - Must comply with all safety and food hygiene requirements (PPE, sanitation practices, etc.)

    - Must be able to lift upto 25 lbs.

    
    

  Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities

    - Assist engineers with daily manufacturing support activities, including equipment troubleshooting and process observations

    - Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability

    - Collect, analyze, and summarize production and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

    - Participate in root cause analysis for equipment downtime, quality deviations, or process inefficiencies

    - Assist with documentation updates such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and engineering drawings

    - Observe and support capital projects, equipment installations, or upgrades

    - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation

    - Follow all plant safety, food safety, and quality requirements (GMPs, HACCP, and plant policies)

    Learning Opportunities

    - Exposure to dairy processing operations (pasteurization, homogenization, filling, packaging, and CIP systems)

    - Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, and control systems

    - Introduction to food safety and regulatory requirements in a dairy manufacturing environment

    - Development of professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving

    Mentorship from experienced engineers and plant leaders