Packaging Solutions Co-op Internship — Spring/Fall 2027

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

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.