Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible intern for a full-time 8-week summer internship. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of our talented professionals.

As an Industrial Controls/Automation intern, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and gaining hands-on experience in optimizing complex industrial systems. We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in control systems, automation, and programming—skills that will help support our team's goals of improving efficiency and productivity. You’ll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, assist in troubleshooting, and learn from experienced professionals in the field. This is a fantastic chance to develop your expertise in a growing and essential area of industrial technology while contributing to impactful projects.

This position will be based onsite at Wonderful Citrus located in Delano, CA. This schedule for this internship is 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Days of the week and work hours may change due to business needs.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Contribute to the value that industrial automation provides to the manufacturing process
• Work closely with the Controls & Automation team on projects/tasks
• Gain experience and insight into:
  • Controls Technician responsibilities
  • Project program structure, activities, and tracking tools
  • Network standards
  • PLC infrastructure and support field devices
  • Higher-level supervisory/visualization platform
  • Controls development projects
• Identify, develop, and support continuous improvement opportunities
• Update and develop departmental SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Assist with WOW projects and identifying quick wins
• Provide general administrative support to the automation team 

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Industrial Automation, Engineering, or related
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of beginner proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work autonomously
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

Pay Rate: $18.50/Hour

Wonderful's dedication to you: 

• On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options 
• On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!   
• Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
• May include discretionary housing assistance

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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