Winery Systems Engineering Internship 2026

Job Type: Full-time  Work Category: Onsite  Application Close Date: 12/10/2025  Sponsorship: Not Available  Compensation: $27.25 - $27.25 Duration: January - June 2026 *Important Information*Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. We are GALLO We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. A Taste of What You'll Do We are seeking a motivated intern to join our team and contribute to high-impact productivity improvement projects. This is a unique opportunity to explore and build compelling business cases for innovative solutions that serve as alternatives to traditional capital investments. The intern's projects will focus on exploring and building the business case for high-potential productivity improvements, serving as an alternative to capital solutions. The primary focus areas include robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and simulation/emulation. Specifically, the intern will work on identifying and justifying applications in robotics to improve productivity and reduce site costs. In the area of AI, the intern will identify and justify enhancements for daily workflows, with the potential to pilot these solutions for broader implementation. For simulation/emulation, the intern will help accelerate project lifecycles and minimize risks by assisting in the creation of a 'digital twin' for virtual trials. The intern will primarily focus on one or two of these areas, depending on project needs and interests. Identify and develop solutions that leverage the power of robotics, AI, and/or simulation or emulation environments to solve business problems and drive continuous improvement Collect, organize, analyze, and present data for understanding and measuring winery process performance, including both for current and future state Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments (i.e. Operations, Winemaking, Engineering, Supply Chain Planning, Quality, EHS) across all levels to accomplish internship goals including building the business justification for identified solutions Effectively communicate with and present to senior leadership on project status, including roadblocks, results, and/or recommendations Support site and departmental continuous improvement efforts as needed Join us to gain hands-on experience and make a significant impact on our productivity initiatives. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team What You'll Need Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s, or Ph.D degree in the School of Engineering; OR have obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s, or Ph.D degree in the School of Engineering. Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, the candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire. Reliable transportation to and from work. Available for the entire duration of this internship program - ( January 2026 - June 2026) Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs when necessary. Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks, inspecting wine surfaces when necessary. Requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description. Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description. How You'll Stand Out Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the School of Engineering. Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments. Comfortable in a manufacturing environment. Mechanical inclination and an aptitude for design of equipment and manufacturing processes. To view the full job description, please click here. Our Benefits & Perks We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable. This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.  It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days. Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions). We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000. Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required. E-Verify Notice Right to Work Employee Polygraph Protection Act