Cargill · 1 day ago
Engineer Co-op January 2027- Multiple U.S Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25.70/hr - $35.50/hr
Start in 2027 WinterCargill is a global leader in agricultural and food production, seeking to cultivate a sustainable future through innovative practices. The Engineering Co-op program offers students hands-on experience in production or maintenance teams within various facilities across the U.S., providing exposure to both technical and leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters
Lead people, process, and input/product in a plant environment
Be involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings
Comprehend and handle all aspects of government regulations and 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
Be involved in process optimization, equipment, and process reliability, and may run capital projects
Work with various teams, processes and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, freshwater distribution, hot water, and compressed air systems in a plant environment
Be responsible for the programs related to environmental compliance and regulatory permitting
Supervise operators and technicians, have responsibility over their daily work and planning activities
Engage teams, improve processes, and utilize assets related to the effective operation of facility production to ensure downtime and repair costs are minimal
Lead short- and long-term planning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of equipment failures
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or a master's degree in Chemical Engineering (ChE), BioChemical Engineering (BChE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Biosystems Engineering (BSE), Agricultural Engineering (AgE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), Environmental Engineering, Packaging or other related engineering discipline
Bachelor's/master's degree to be/recently completed between December 2027 – May 2030
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
Able to complete a 7-8 month co-op in the Spring and Summer (January-August 2027)
Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for a co-op/internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S
Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Preferred
Previous plant, production, co-op, or intern experience preferred
Overall 2.7 GPA 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
Leadership experience
Benefits
Paid time off
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Housing and Relocation Assistance 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
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
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