Cargill · 7 hours ago
Engineer Full Time January 2027 - Multiple U.S. Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$82K/yr - $82K/yrCargill is a global leader in connecting farmers with markets and providing essential ingredients for food production. They are seeking entry-level Engineers to join their diverse teams across various production facilities in the U.S., where they will lead teams and manage projects in a fast-paced environment. Engineers will gain exposure to both technical and management aspects of engineering, with opportunities for career growth within the company.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead people, process, and input/product in a plant environment
Involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities
Participate in daily production management meetings
Comprehend, coordinate, and lead all aspects of government regulations and Cargill compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping
Develop teams of production employees within the first two years of their careers and have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues
Participate in process optimization, equipment and process reliability, and may lead capital projects
Lead people, process and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, fresh water distribution, hot water and compressed air systems in a plant environment
Be involved in the day-to-day supervision of operators and technicians, lead their daily work activities and be responsible for the short and long term planning activities including weekly maintenance, capital projects and process improvement
Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use
Heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and help implement technical initiatives driven from global Process Development Groups, Centers of Excellence, and Research & Development
Lead people, processes and assets related to the effective operation of facility production and utility assets ensuring uptime and repairs costs are optimized
Day-to-day supervision of skilled trades people to lead planned and unplanned work activities related to asset performance and uptime
Responsible for the shorthand long term planning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of asset failures
Qualification
Required
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in agricultural, biological systems, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, mining or other engineering discipline to be/recently completed between Summer 2026 – December 2026
Willing and able to relocate
Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Preferred
Previous plant, production, co-op or intern experience preferred
Overall 2.7 GPA or higher preferred
Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
Benefits
Relocation benefits to engineers who qualify (based on mileage)
Comprehensive health care plans and incentives
Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to Engineers who wish to continue their education in their career field
Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance
Access to our volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify
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.
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-20
Morningstar.com
2026-01-16
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