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Job Description:

Requisition: Summer Intern for Consumer Business Group R&D

Overview:

The 3M Summer Internship Program provides students with opportunities to gain hands‑on experience, deepen technical understanding, and learn how innovation supports real business solutions.

The Consumer Business Group is committed to developing reliable, high‑performance solutions that enhance everyday life. By integrating consumer insights with scientific expertise, we bring forward products that solve real‑world challenges and deliver measurable value to consumers. We advance product performance through new products and application developments and customer‑focused insights. We use data‑driven tools, structured test methods, and collaborative workflows to optimize our performance. Curiosity, continuous improvement, and teamwork are essential to achieving our next milestones.

Talent is our engine. Together we are an efficient, flexible, and reliable team. We co-operate and learn from each other. We make workplace exciting and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for Thermal Insulation and Fabric Protector portfolios

• Support testing activities for new product and application development

• Assist in conducting competitive product analysis and organizing relevant data

• Support preparation of demo samples for internal and external use

• Assist with patent reviews and information gathering

Qualification:

• Current undergraduate, master’, or PhD student

• Majors in materials science, textile engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science, applied chemistry, or related fields preferred

• Proactive learning attitude and strong teamwork and communication skills

• Creative mindset and interest in exploring technical solutions

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English

Work Location: Shanghai R&D Center

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