Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Process Engineer Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group

3M•Ames, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Process Engineer Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group The role of Undergraduate Process Engineer Intern is intended to start in Summer 2026. Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 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. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 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 the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application. Candidates applying for this role will be considered for Summer 2026 Internships based in one of the following plant locations: Aberdeen, SD; Valley, NE; Prairie Du Chene, WI ; Alexandria, MN; New Ulm, MN; Ames, IA; Red Wing, MN; Monroe, NC The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Undergraduate Process Engineer Intern , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Gaining an understanding of the process and identifying inefficiencies in the process Working with other engineers in the factory and at the division level to brainstorm and prioritize process improvements that may improve yield and productivity in the plant Developing and implementing creative and innovative process solutions in collaboration with cross-functional team members Supporting the modification and improvement of existing process conditions, methods and/or solutions Performing and coordinating product testing and verification for process changes in accordance with established test protocols Initiating and leading projects that result in continuous improvement of Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and machine Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas Provide daily production support and troubleshooting for assigned products and manufacturing operations Improve manufacturing operations using continuous improvement and project management tools Maintain, track, and report on unit/static costs and variances for assigned products Creating and maintaining product/process documentation, including specifications, test methods, and change management documentation

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum. To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering discipline
Completed a minimum of sophomore year (4 semesters) by the start of the internship
Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Experience with light assembly, assembly automation, robotic applications, material handling, or inspection equipment
Experience in the use of statistical tools and data analysis in problem solving
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Responsibilities

Gaining an understanding of the process and identifying inefficiencies in the process
Working with other engineers in the factory and at the division level to brainstorm and prioritize process improvements that may improve yield and productivity in the plant
Developing and implementing creative and innovative process solutions in collaboration with cross-functional team members
Supporting the modification and improvement of existing process conditions, methods and/or solutions
Performing and coordinating product testing and verification for process changes in accordance with established test protocols
Initiating and leading projects that result in continuous improvement of Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and machine Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process
Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills
Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas
Provide daily production support and troubleshooting for assigned products and manufacturing operations
Improve manufacturing operations using continuous improvement and project management tools
Maintain, track, and report on unit/static costs and variances for assigned products
Creating and maintaining product/process documentation, including specifications, test methods, and change management documentation