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Engineering Supervisor

Dallas, OR · On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

Continuous Brief Description ABOUT THE JOB The Engineering Supervisor provides strategic leadership ... The valley is often known as the "Oregon Wine Country." Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.

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How much do wine engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine engineering in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is wine engineering?

Wine engineering is a specialized field that combines principles of engineering and science to optimize the production, processing, and quality control of wine. Wine engineers work on various aspects of winemaking, including fermentation technology, equipment design, automation, and environmental sustainability. They help wineries improve efficiency, product consistency, and safety, while also addressing issues such as waste management and energy use. The field requires knowledge in chemistry, microbiology, mechanical engineering, and often involves collaboration with winemakers and viticulturists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wine engineer?

To thrive as a Wine Engineer, you need a solid background in viticulture, enology, chemistry, and often a relevant degree in food science, chemical engineering, or enology. Familiarity with laboratory analysis tools, fermentation control systems, and quality assurance protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork enhance success in this role. These skills and qualities ensure the production of high-quality wines, efficient operations, and compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges wine engineers face when collaborating with vineyard and cellar teams?

Wine engineers often work closely with vineyard managers and cellar staff to optimize production processes, which can present challenges such as aligning technological solutions with traditional winemaking practices. Effective communication is key, as engineers must translate technical requirements into practical workflows that accommodate seasonal variations and unique grape characteristics. Navigating these collaborative dynamics requires flexibility, a strong understanding of both engineering principles and enological processes, and the ability to adapt innovations to existing team structures.

What is the difference between Wine Engineering vs Winemaker?

AspectWine EngineeringWinemaker
CredentialsEngineering degree, technical certificationsEnology or viticulture degree, wine certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, technical labsVineyards, wineries, tasting rooms
Industry UsageDesigning equipment, optimizing production processesOverseeing wine production, blending, tasting

Wine Engineering focuses on designing and maintaining equipment and processes in wine production, requiring engineering expertise. Winemakers are responsible for the actual creation, blending, and tasting of wines, often with a background in enology. Both roles are essential in the wine industry but differ in their focus and daily tasks.

What is a wine engineer?

A wine engineer is a professional who applies engineering principles to the wine production process, focusing on equipment design, process optimization, and quality control. They often work in wineries or related facilities, utilizing skills in chemistry, microbiology, and process engineering to improve efficiency and product consistency.
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Infographic showing various Wine Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,624 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Engineering Internship (July- December 2027)

Gallo

Fresno, CA • On-site

$27.25/hr

Full-time, Contractor, Internship

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


Gallo rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 442 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Req ID: 107366 

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Category: Onsite,

Application Close Date:  10/04/2026 

Sponsorship: Not Available 

Compensation: $27.25- $27.25

Duration:  July 2027- December 2027

(Please Note: This internship is a full-time opportunity requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week).

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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

The Engineering department is searching for appropriate candidates to fill 6-month positions in our Internship Program. Working closely with Engineers throughout the company interns will be responsible for managing and leading projects in the following areas:

Potential roles are as follows:

Facilities Engineering

 Identify, plan and execute industrial glass, infrastructure, electrical utilities, and commercial building projects from the initial concept to final implementation and leveraging cross-functional teams to ensure that all business needs are met

Reliability & Maintenance Engineering 

Create preventative maintenance strategies and perform risk analysis for our bottling/spirits and harvest site equipment to prevent unplanned downtime and costs.

Bottling & Cellar Project Engineering 

Manage projects from concept to startup and leverage cross-functional partners to deliver customer requirements across Gallo's bottling & cellar facilities.

Supply Chain Engineering

Deliver the product from bottling to the Customer as quickly and efficiently as possible by gathering and analyzing data, utilizing automation, focusing on continuous improvement, and managing projects throughout their lifecycles.

Roles will vary but will include many of the following:

  • Execute projects following established project management processes while upholding safety and quality standards.
  • Learn how to operate equipment and develop training materials, including standard operating procedures, time studies, equipment capability and repeatability studies
  • Work on Engineering teams to identify issues, collect appropriate supporting data, develop, and present improvement ideas, and implement solutions.
  • Lead "Root Cause Analysis" investigations when unplanned downtime occurs.
  • Develop and maintains relationship and communication between suppliers, engineers, technical planners, storeroom, mechanics and production line workers.
  • Present findings to other functions within the company and seeks feedback.
  • Multi-task and prioritize time appropriately between different projects.

What You'll Need

  • Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management OR possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
  • Available for the entire duration of the internship program (6 consecutive months).
  • Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Required to have reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • 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 Engineering or Engineering Management.
  • Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments.
  • Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
  • Basic knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
  • Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.

To view a 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.
  • We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. 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.

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