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Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.\nYour Internship:\nGain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. \nOur internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.\nProcess Modeling Internship:\nEngineering and Data Sciences is one of Cargill's corporate research groups based in Minneapolis, MN, with satellite offices around the world. This is a fast-paced, growing area within Cargill, and impacts the full range of Cargill's operations-from processing grain and oilseeds to piloting novel food ingredients to optimizing our supply chains. Our scope includes projects from conception through process definition and plant start up to optimization of operating facilities for Cargill. We have a diverse range of talents in the modeling and simulation space with expertise in advanced control, process simulation, linear programming, computational fluid dynamics, statistics, numerical methods, and more.\nThe Engineering and Data Sciences team at Cargill will provide the opportunity to apply knowledge in an industrial setting to students with a graduate engineering background. The internship program is designed to provide students with appropriate projects that bring value to our businesses.\nWe are looking for additional highly-skilled engineers who are enthusiastic about tackling non-traditional simulation, process control and data analysis projects.\nYour work:\nYou will be assigned to one or two core projects that will be substantive in nature. You will be the primary technical contributor for work on the project, with leadership support from the Engineering and Data Science team. Interns will have the opportunity to:\nGain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.\nReceive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.\nOur Programming:\nWith comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. \nAs employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. \nThroughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S. \nInternship Details:\nInternships are typically 12 weeks in duration. \nInterns are paid hourly for time worked. \nInterns are responsible for transportation to and from work.\nOur Benefits:\nNo matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:\nPaid time off* \nMental Health and Wellbeing program \nHousing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify \n*Minnesota-based employees: 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.\nCompensation:\nThe expected hourly rate for this position is $29.69 - $51.56. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.\nOur Network:\nYour development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.\nOur Vibrant Community:\nAt Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection ofthe clients we serve and generatesan intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusiveand enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefitour organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 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