Engineer Intern 2027 - Multiple U.S Locations

cargill • Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MN

20h • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. Our internships/co-ops are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career. Our Engineering Interns work in one of our many production facilities located in communities across the United States. These facilities support a variety of Cargill’s diverse businesses, including Food North America (Edible Oils, Salt, Beef, Value Added Protein, Starches and Sweeteners, Cocoa and Chocolate), Ag and Trading North America (AGTNA), and our Specialized Portfolio (Cargill BioIndustrial, Beauty, Deicing Technology). In this role, you will gain hands-on experience leading production or maintenance teams, project groups, contractors, or technical operations teams as they execute critical initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. While business processes may vary, the role is designed to provide exposure to both the technical and people-management aspects of engineering. The primary intent of the Engineering Co-op program is to give individuals meaningful experience in technical and leadership responsibilities, helping you explore and develop interest in long-term career opportunities within Cargill.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, BioChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Packaging or other related engineering discipline
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree completed/to be completed between December 2027 – May 2029
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for a co-op/internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in Summer 2027 (May/June – August 2027)

Nice To Haves

• Previous plant, production, co-op, or intern experience preferred.
• Overall 2.7 GPA preferred.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership experience
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Responsibilities

• Lead people, process, and input/product in a plant environment.
• Involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings.
• Learn how to comprehend and handle all aspects of government regulations and compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Develop teams of production employees within the first two years of their careers and have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues.
• Involved in process optimization, equipment, and process reliability, and may run capital projects.
• Work with various teams, processes and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, freshwater distribution, hot water, and compressed air systems in a plant environment.
• Responsible for the operation of a large-scale Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the programs related to environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.
• Involved in the day-to-day supervision of operators and technicians and have responsibility over their daily work and planning activities.
• Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use.
• Heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and they help implement technical initiatives driven from global Process Development Groups, Centers of Excellence, and Research & Development.
• Engage teams, improve processes, and utilize assets related to the effective operation of facility production to ensure downtime and repair costs are minimal.
• Supervise specialized teams and work activities related to runtime.
• Lead short and long-term planning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of equipment failures.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern