Jobs / United States / 3M Company
Internship - Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Existing work authorization required — the posting’s wording suggests candidates who already hold work rights. Read the original listing carefully.
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Internship - Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 Packaging Solutions Co-op Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Packaging Solutions Co-ops typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 20-22 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year. 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Applications on this requisition are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis; it is in a candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Packaging Solutions Co-op , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: • Developing and implementing creative and innovative package solutions that span across all three business groups in collaboration with cross-functional team members • Supporting the modification and improvement of existing package designs, methods and/or solutions • Performing and coordinating package testing according to established protocols • Working with suppliers of packaging materials and/or contract packaging vendors to obtain price/cost estimates, sample/material needs, and design requirements • Creating, maintaining, obtaining, and analyzing packaging data that enables improvements in the packaging implementation and optimization process Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • Completed at a minimum of sophomore year (4 semesters) by the start of the internship Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Supply Chain from an accredited institution • Completion of Package Materials and Package Design & Development curriculum • Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale • Previous experience in the packaging industry Work location: • Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. • Relocation: 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key