Process Modeling Internship

Job Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and industrial products, with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They are a family-owned company employing 160,000 people across 70 countries, connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and families with daily essentials.

Engineering and Data Sciences Internship

This internship program offers a unique opportunity to work with Cargill’s Engineering and Data Sciences team based in Minneapolis, MN. This team is a key driver of innovation across Cargill’s operations, from processing grain and oilseeds to developing novel food ingredients and optimizing supply chains.

The program provides:

• Real-world experience: Gain hands-on experience within one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.
• Mentorship and feedback: Receive guidance and feedback from experienced professionals.
• Comprehensive learning: Access Cargill’s extensive learning resources, including digital libraries and development courses.
• Global impact: Contribute to projects that have a significant impact on global food security and sustainability.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with other interns, co-ops, and Cargill professionals.
• Vibrant community: Be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation: Earn an hourly rate of $27.00-$30.00, depending on your graduation date and full-time employment eligibility.

The internship will focus on:

• Process modeling: Applying knowledge of chemical process modeling in an industrial setting.
• Project-based learning: Working on substantive projects that contribute real value to Cargill’s businesses.
• Technical expertise: Developing skills in advanced control, process simulation, linear programming, computational fluid dynamics, statistics, numerical methods, and more.

You will be responsible for:

• Technical contributions: Leading the technical aspects of assigned projects.
• Project ownership: Taking responsibility for the successful execution of projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to one or two core projects within the Engineering and Data Sciences team.
• Apply your chemical process modeling expertise to real-world problems.
• Utilize your programming skills in languages like Fortran, Matlab, Python, Visual Basic, or C/C++.
• Collaborate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in completing tasks.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Education: Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with graduation expected in December 2025 or later.
• Experience: First principles-based chemical process modeling experience (whole-process or detailed unit operation).
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in applied computing, including Chemical Engineering simulation packages and programming languages.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in diverse teams.
• Initiative: High degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance.
• Availability: Available for a 12-week internship during the summer (May/June – August 2025).
• Location: Geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Wayzata, MN for the internship.

• Preferred:
• GPA: 3.0 GPA or above out of a 4.0 scale.
• Experience: Previous experience or education in conceptual design and/or optimization of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Project experience: Project experience in Process Simulation, Process Control, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Kinetic Modeling, Optimization, or Applied Statistics.
• Knowledge: Broad understanding of process equipment and component physical properties.

This is a great opportunity for motivated and talented graduate students to make a real impact at a global company.