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[Apply on 3M’s careers site →](https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/Internship---Spring-2027---Fall-2027-Packaging-Solutions-Co-op_R01171453) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [3M](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/) / Internship - Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op ## Job description ### Job Description Internship - Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Packaging Solutions Co-ops typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 20-22 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year. 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Applications on this requisition are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis; it is in a candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Packaging Solutions Co-op, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Developing and implementing creative and innovative package solutions that span across all three business groups in collaboration with cross-functional team members Supporting the modification and improvement of existing package designs, methods and/or solutions Performing and coordinating package testing according to established protocols Working with suppliers of packaging materials and/or contract packaging vendors to obtain price/cost estimates, sample/material needs, and design requirements Creating, maintaining, obtaining, and analyzing packaging data that enables improvements in the packaging implementation and optimization process Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Completed at a minimum of sophomore year (4 semesters) by the start of the internship Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Supply Chain from an accredited institution Completion of Package Materials and Package Design & Development curriculum Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale Previous experience in the packaging industry Work location: Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. ### Relocation 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. ### Pay & Benefits Overview [https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/](https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/) 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ### Please note your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 26 days - Location: US, Minnesota, Maplewood - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on 3M’s careers site →](https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/Internship---Spring-2027---Fall-2027-Packaging-Solutions-Co-op_R01171453) ## More jobs at 3M ### [AI Profile and Guardrail Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/23cf90b6314a0524c9c0/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Consumer Experience- Social Community Engagement Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/9bf361f75b5b2db1842b/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Customer Incentive Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/b54d2ff8f0872335cc14/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Digital Science Development Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/ef23327158fc2712816f/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Global Portfolio Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/a7c1c5e7bfd1c7e8623b/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Material Engineering Co-op III (Spring/Summer 2027 or Summer/Fall 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/a7380fb8d330b946d7f4/) BAE Systems · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States ### [Spring 2027 Construction Project Engineer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/5f41b4186eee69854abe/) Kroger · Salt Lake City, UT, United States ### [Spring 2027 Human Resources Internship-Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/22c4cb63fab9a6b0811d/) Kroger · Dallas, TX, United States ### [Packaging Plant Intern for Operations, Quality, Packaging & Process Engineering-Spring 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bmw-group/jobs/5f1e96b095f0d0b5c544/) BMW Group · Spartanburg, South Carolina United States ### [Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-solar/jobs/77acb68d4aed2a715d47/) First Solar · Perrysburg, OH, United States [Jobs in Minnesota](/locations/us-mn/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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