Internship - Research & Development Engineer

通用磨坊股份有限公司; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards package

Health benefits

Networking opportunities with leaders

Job summary

General Mills invites applications for an R&D Engineer Intern at our James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN. This 10-week summer program offers exposure to engineering principles, data analysis, and collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to scale processes for development and commercialization.

Hoping to roll into our Leadership Development Program after graduation, you’ll build technical depth, business acumen, and hands-on experience with digital tools while solving real

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, or related degree.
• Graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Experience or interest in programming, data analysis, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and testing new or improved processes for development and commercialization.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop and scale process solutions.
• Create, improve, and eliminate waste from products and processes.
• Scale-up products from benchtop to full-scale production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to grow our businesses.
• Engage external partners to increase efficiency and identify new capabilities.
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop insights and translate to concepts and prototypes.
• Develop technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

Modeling

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Food Process Engineering

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

INTERNSHIP – R&D Engineer

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash itsscaleand stand for good.

General Millsoperatesin more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, includingCheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026net sales U.S.$18billion.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AT GENERAL MILLS?

The General Mills Research & Development Internship isa great waytokick-offyour career. You will build broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development. You’ll develop and enhance your digital skills, gainingexperience in data analysis, project management, and/or collaboration tools. The internship allows candidates to demonstrateleadership, embrace a learning mindset, build a strong network of peers, develop business context, andlearnthe General Mills and Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) culture.

WHAT WILL I DO?

As an R&D Engineer Intern, you will experience a robust 10-week internship with hopes that you’llroll into our full-time R&D Leadership Development Program upon graduation. During your internship you will:

• Leveraging engineering principals to design and test new or improved processes for development and commercialization
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop and scale process solutions
• Create new, improve existing, andeliminatewaste from products and processes
• Use engineering principles to scale-up products from benchtop and pilot plant to full scale production
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses
• Engage external partners around the world to increase efficiency and toidentifynew capabilities
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings
• Develop technical depth and business acumen
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technicalproblemsleveragingnew or existing digital tools.
• Impact people’s lives and communities around the world

WHERE WILL I WORK?

James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN

IS THIS YOU?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, or related degree
• Graduating in Winter 2027or Spring 2028
• Experience or interest in programming, data analysis, and modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic record
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills
• Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness
• Strong interpersonalandcommunication skills, passionfor R&D, enthusiasm,and the ability to conduct themselves professionally
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, orpreviouswork experiences

HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?

• Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2027
• Relocation assistance(if eligible)

The hourly rate for this position is $28.85/hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school.

Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern,you’llgain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing.

• partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance(if applicable & requirements are met)
• a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders
• comprehensive health benefits
• wellbeing resourcesother valuable perks
• Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.

Applicants for employment in the US must have Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with General Mills (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)**

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

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