Cargill · 21 hours ago
Engineer Full Time May 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$82K/yr - $82K/yrCargill is a global company with over 160,000 employees dedicated to connecting farmers with markets and providing essential food resources. The Engineer role offers an opportunity to start a career in various engineering disciplines, focusing on production management, environmental compliance, and process optimization while developing leadership skills in a fast-paced production environment.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Lead production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors or technical operations teams executing on critical initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, production environment
Participate in daily production management meetings
Comprehend, coordinate, and lead all aspects of government regulations and Cargill compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping
Develop teams of production employees within the first two years of their careers and have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues
Participate in process optimization, equipment and process reliability, and may lead capital projects
Lead people, process and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, fresh water distribution, hot water and compressed air systems in a plant environment
Supervise operators and technicians, lead their daily work activities and be responsible for the short and long term planning activities including weekly maintenance, capital projects and process improvement
Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use
Lead people, processes and assets related to the effective operation of facility production and utility assets ensuring uptime and repairs costs are optimized
Qualification
Required
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in agricultural, biological systems, chemical, electrical, mechanical, mining or other engineering discipline to be/recently completed between December 2025 - Summer 2026
Willing and able to relocate
Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Preferred
Previous plant, production, co-op or intern experience preferred
Overall 2.7 GPA or higher preferred
Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
Benefits
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Comprehensive health care plans
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (29)
2022 (31)
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2020 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-03
FoodProcessing.com
2025-12-30
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