R&D Packaging Engineer Intern — 10-Week Summer 2027

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Total Rewards package

Networking with company leaders

Health benefits

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. invites applications for a ten‑week R&D Packaging Engineer Intern in Minneapolis, MN. You will build technical depth, collaborate across functions, and gain experience in data analysis, project management, and digital tools.

The internship aims to transition into the Leadership Development Program after graduation, with relocation and housing support where eligible. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full‑time.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering or related degree.
• Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions for shelf impact, consumer use, and end-of-life circularity.
• Partner with Sales to apply consumer insights and address customer needs.
• Create and improve packaging and processes to reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to grow the business.
• Engage external partners to increase efficiency and identify new capabilities.
• Interact with consumers/customers to translate insights into concepts and offerings.
• Develop technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply digital tools to accelerate learning and problem solving.

Skills

Packaging/Materials

Leadership

Communication

Academic Excellence

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

General Mills, Inc. invites applications for a ten‑week R&D Packaging Engineer Intern in Minneapolis, MN. You will build technical depth, collaborate across functions, and gain experience in data analysis, project management, and digital tools.

The internship aims to transition into the Leadership Development Program after graduation, with relocation and housing support where eligible. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full‑time.