Summer Intern – Consumer Business Group R&D

About the role

Join the Consumer Business Group R&D team at 3M for a summer internship where you will gain hands‑on experience developing high‑performance home cleaning solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, applying data‑driven tools and structured testing methods to real‑world product challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Home Cleaning product portfolios.
• Support testing activities for new product and application development.
• Assist in conducting competitive product analysis and organizing relevant data.
• Prepare demo samples for internal and external use.
• Assist with patent reviews and information gathering.

Required profile

• Current undergraduate, master’s, or PhD student.
• Majors in materials science, textile engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science, applied chemistry, or related fields preferred.
• Proactive learning attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Creative mindset and interest in exploring technical solutions.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on R&D experience in a global innovation environment.
• Opportunity to deepen technical knowledge and apply it to real business solutions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and exposure to product development processes.