Research & Development Packaging Engineer - Campus Recruiting

Research & Development Packaging Engineer

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good.  General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more.  Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S. $18 billion.  

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AT GENERAL MILLS? 

The General Mills R&D Leadership Development Program is a great way to kick-off your career. As part of the program, you will have 2-3 robust experiences in your first few years at General Mills, building broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development. You'll develop and enhance your digital skills in this role, gaining experience in data analysis, project management, and/or collaboration tools. The program allows candidates to demonstrate leadership, embrace a learning mindset, build a strong network of peers, develop business context, and learn the General Mills and Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) culture. 

• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from packaging and processes 

• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses 

• Engage external partners around the world to increase efficiency and to identify new capabilities 

• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings 

• Develop technical depth and business acumen 

• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning. 

• Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools. 

• Impact people’s lives and communities around the world 

WHERE WILL I WORK? 

James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN 

IS THIS YOU? 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering or related degree 

• Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong academic record   

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills  

• Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally  

• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences 

HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?  

• Start Date in February 2027 or July 2027 

• Relocation assistance (if eligible)  

The base salary for this position is $83,000. General Mills is committed to providing fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, performance, and academic background. Beyond your salary, you’ll receive a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall wellbeing, including:  

• Competitive salary and eligibility for our annual incentive program  

• A strong retirement program with a generous 401(k) match and company contribution.   

• Modern health plans and resources for physical, mental and financial wellbeing  

• A robust time-off program for a healthy work-life balance  

• Extensive training and development programs for career growth  

We believe in investing in our employees and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. Benefits may vary by role, location and other employment status factors.    

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.