R&D Packaging Engineer: Innovate & Impact

UNKNOWN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

401(k) match

Health plans

Time off

Training & development

Job summary

General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, is launching its Research & Development Leadership Development Program for candidates pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or related fields.

You’ll gain 2-3 robust experiences, build digital skills in data analysis and project management, and develop leadership across global teams. The program emphasizes technical depth, business acumen, and collaboration, with a base salary around $83,000 and comprehensive rewards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering or related degree.
• Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Responsibilities

• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from packaging and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses.
• Engage external partners around the world to increase efficiency and identify new 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 technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools.
• Impact people’s lives and communities around the world

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Curiosity

Inventiveness

Education

B.S./B.E. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering

Job description

General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, is launching its Research & Development Leadership Development Program for candidates pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or related fields.

You’ll gain 2-3 robust experiences, build digital skills in data analysis and project management, and develop leadership across global teams. The program emphasizes technical depth, business acumen, and collaboration, with a base salary around $83,000 and comprehensive rewards.