Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.

Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.

Operations Research Internship:

In this internship you will have the opportunity to work with the Engineering and Data Sciences function, which is one of Cargill's corporate research groups. This is a fast-paced, growing area within Cargill, and impacts the full range of Cargill's operations - from grain and oilseed processing to renewable polymers and novel food ingredients. Our scope includes projects from conception through process definition and plant start up to optimization of operating facilities for both Cargill and our customers. We have a diverse range of talents in the simulation space with expertise in advanced control, process simulation, linear programming, statistics, numerical methods, and more.

The Engineering and Data Sciences function at Cargill will provide students with a graduate engineering background, the opportunity to apply knowledge in an industrial setting. The internship program is designed to provide students with appropriate projects that bring value to Cargill .

We are looking for additional highly skilled engineers who are enthusiastic about tackling non-traditional simulation, supply chain, and data analysis projects.

Your Work:

You will be assigned to one or two core projects that will be substantive in nature. You will be the primary technical contributor for work on the project, with leadership support from the Engineering and Data Sciences team. Interns will have the opportunity to:

• Gain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.
• Receive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.

Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.

Internship details:

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.

Our Benefits:

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more. No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:

• Paid time off*
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

​​​​​​​*Minnesota-based employees: 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.

Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is $27.00 - $30.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.

Our Network:

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:

Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women’s Network.

Job Locations:

• Wayzata, MN

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Math, Engineering or related field, with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2025)
• Willing and able to relocation to Wayzata, MN for this internship opportunity
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries with continuous processing (food, chemicals)
• Experience with discrete event simulation or agent-based simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim)
• Experience developing and solving optimization models with Algebraic Modeling Languages (AIMMS, GAMS, AMPL), commercial solvers (CPLEX, Gurobi), and/or Optimization Platforms (Supply Chain Guru, SAP APO)
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, R, etc.)
• Experience in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing data using statistical methods
• 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale is preferred