Research & Development Intern

3M

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Maplewood, MNAustin, TX
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Intern
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10 days ago
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3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Research & Development Intern

Internship - 2027 Undergraduate and Master's Research & Development Interns will join the R&D team to support the development of new technologies, existing products, and business operations. Working in either corporate technology, product engineering, or digital science roles, interns collaborate with senior researchers, analytical chemists, and process engineers to solve technical challenges. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading projects toward advanced solutions, documenting experimental records for potential patent applications, and analyzing complex results. The role requires proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or R, along with experience in machine learning, data science, and big data workflows. Candidates may utilize tools like Microsoft Azure ML or AWS ML to optimize algorithms and model chemical processes. Key technical areas include formulation science, synthetic chemistry, materials characterization, and advanced manufacturing techniques such as robotics and additive manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Support the development of new technologies and existing products, businesses, and operations.
  • Lead and direct assigned projects toward advanced technical solutions.
  • Document detailed experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks for potential patent applications.
  • Analyze, interpret, and communicate results from experiments to relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop digital science tools, including algorithms and machine learning models, to solve research challenges.
  • Perform material characterization, formulation science, or chemical processing as required by the specific project.

What we're looking for

  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Candidates must have completed at least two semesters of university coursework by the start of the internship.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by export control laws to access certain technologies and systems.
  • 6-12 months of practical laboratory experience in areas such as polymer synthesis, chemical processing, or materials characterization is preferred.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or R is required.
  • Experience with machine learning, deep learning, data science, and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure ML or AWS ML is preferred.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are required to collaborate on research and development projects.
  • U.S. citizens.

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