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

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Job summary

3M Company in Maplewood, MN invites applications for an Internship – Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op. This on-site role spans 20–22 weeks with a housing and transportation stipend where applicable, limited to 899 hours per service year.

You will develop and implement innovative packaging solutions, support design improvements, coordinate testing, collaborate with suppliers, and analyze packaging data to drive optimization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description:

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

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. 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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Packaging Solutions Co-op, 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:

• 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

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• 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

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• 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

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
• Relocation: 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life — both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. 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.