Job Description

　　Support Constellation Engineering Team and Winery Operations with responsibility for managing production and technical projects that are designed to increase wine quality and lower production costs through efficiency gains, reduction of product loss, or reduction of labor requirements. Responsible for the engineering design of solutions for the improvement of plant production and utility issues identified by the Operations and Winemaking teams.

　　This is a temporary assignment, generally between June through December. Schedules are determined on an as needed basis to keep up with capital improvements. This may include weekend work, and overtime.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability, and throughputDiscussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departmentsAssist with winery projects using engineering principles and techniquesPlanning and designing new production processes including process improvement & optimizationMakes recommendations of potential process improvements that could enhance our production performance.Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and layoutsSolve various engineering calculations for plant mechanical and process systemsResearches new process technology presents new ideas and makes proposals for potential applications to Winemaking and Operations staff.Administers library of facility blueprints, both physical prints and electronicallyMaintains archived records of research and development projects for historical and reference purposes.Assists Operations and Winemaking departments with special projects and equipment trials.

　　Supervision of projects that have been delegated by the Engineering Manager, which may include the following: Implementation, coordination, and completion of designated projects.Coordination with vendors contracted to install equipment and/or construction contractors.Management of project documentation and distribution including CAD files, MS Project, building permits, software architecture, and safety training information

　　Key Relationships:

　　Winemaking Staff: Works with Winemaking departments to identify and resolve issues regarding wine quality. Production Department: Works with Production Managers to address potential improvements in procedures, process flow and capital improvements. Maintenance Department: Works with Maintenance staff regarding capital projects, preventative maintenance and routine maintenance issues. Corporate Safety Manager: Assists with the implementation and management of safety programs regarding special equipment and projects that may be necessary to create a safe work environment. Procurement: Works with the Procurement Team to research, select and procure products and services required to support approved process, equipment and systems improvements.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Ability to work from June through the end of DecemberAbility to work various shifts including weekends and overtimePursuing a BS degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.Ability to read and draft mechanical, process, structural, and electrical blueprintsExcellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work well within a team environment, to work harmoniously with co-workers and to perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with and in support of our corporate values and targeted culture.Experience in computer applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and AutoCAD.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Previous internship or experience in a technical/ engineering environment a plus.

　　Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

　　Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, warm, wet, slippery and noisy. Involves exposure to loud noises, fumes, toxic chemicals, near moving mechanical parts and lift truck traffic. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouch or crawl, going up and down stairs and ladders. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license. Occasional travel with ability to work weekends and overtime. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　The salary range for this role is:

　　$19.00- $29.50 an hour

　　This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

　　Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

　　Location

　　Soledad, California

　　Additional Locations

　　Job Type

　　Full time

　　Job Area

　　Internships

　　Equal Opportunity

　　Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).