Job Description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

Base Hourly Compensation Range: $27 - $32

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Over the course of a 12-week internship, you will execute a clearly defined project plan with measurable objectives and tangible deliverables. You will work closely with your manager, mentor, and other key stakeholders to apply your knowledge, grow your skills, and spearhead projects that have significant impact on the business. Team placements will take into account your interests/skills/major and may include, but are not limited to, Production, Warehousing, Quality, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, and more!

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Engineering Intern, you will:

• Collaborate like Never Before: You will be part of an integrated team of technicians, engineers, and managers that fosters an environment of synergy and creativity.
• Push the Boundaries: We’re all about raising the bar! Develop your analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills as you tackle real-world challenges.
• Thirst for Knowledge: Learn from the best - you will engage with industry leaders and experts during a series of social and professional events designed to quench your thirst for knowledge.
• Make an Impact: As an Engineering Intern, your ideas matter! You will not only understand the processes you are working on, but also be empowered to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across the business.

Engineering Interns will develop a deep understanding for the project they are assigned, identify opportunities for optimization, and use that mastery to deliver improved efficiency, quality, yield, throughput, and operation. Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing critical design criteria for beverage manufacturing equipment
• Managing operational improvement initiatives

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in STEM or Maintenance Technologies (Junior or Senior standing preferred)
• At least 3+ months of applied engineering experience (prior internships, lab experience, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Must be able to work full time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2025
• Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and business leaders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Demonstrated experience using analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for optimization
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and drawing organization

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above the head and below the waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10-12 hours.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs