Internship - Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Packaging Solutions Co-ops typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 20-22 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year. 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Applications on this requisition are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis; it is in a candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Completed at a minimum of sophomore year (4 semesters) by the start of the internship
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Supply Chain from an accredited institution
Completion of Package Materials and Package Design & Development curriculum
Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Previous experience in the packaging industry

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing creative and innovative package solutions that span across all three business groups in collaboration with cross-functional team members
Supporting the modification and improvement of existing package designs, methods and/or solutions
Performing and coordinating package testing according to established protocols
Working with suppliers of packaging materials and/or contract packaging vendors to obtain price/cost estimates, sample/material needs, and design requirements
Creating, maintaining, obtaining, and analyzing packaging data that enables improvements in the packaging implementation and optimization process
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.