R&D Intern – Undergrad & Master’s (Summer 2027)

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Job summary

3M invites undergraduates and master’s students to join a 10–12 week Research & Development internship in Maplewood, MN. This on-site program offers hands-on experience, collaboration with world-class researchers, and opportunities to contribute to new technologies and products.

Housing and transportation stipends are provided according to policy. You will document results, build technical and leadership skills, and potentially participate in patent-related work while working with diverse R&D

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution.
• Fields such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Data Science, etc. are relevant.
• Experience in machine learning, data science, AI, statistics or related areas is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, leadership and communication skills are expected.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D teams across 3M on product/technology development and applications.
• Document detailed experimental results and maintain electronic lab notebooks.
• Lead assigned projects toward advanced technical solutions and collaborate with senior researchers.
• Develop and apply machines learning tools and AI to materials and engineering problems.
• Communicate findings and results effectively to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Data analysis

Machine learning

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in science/engineering

Freshman year completed

Tools

Azure ML

AWS ML

Job description

3M invites undergraduates and master’s students to join a 10–12 week Research & Development internship in Maplewood, MN. This on-site program offers hands-on experience, collaboration with world-class researchers, and opportunities to contribute to new technologies and products.

Housing and transportation stipends are provided according to policy. You will document results, build technical and leadership skills, and potentially participate in patent-related work while working with diverse R&D