General Mills, Inc Looking for R&D Engineer II – Modeling & Simulation – Golden Valley, MN at Golden Valley, MN  Full Time

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an intellectually curious engineer with strong mathematics and theoretical background who is eager to apply modern modeling and simulation methodologies to solve complex and challenging food design and processing problems. You will work with engineers and scientists to design, develop, and optimize our current and next-generation food processes to make food the world loves!

This role is within our ITQ’s Nutrition, Technology, & Science organization. In NTS, we help our Operating Unit-aligned R&D teams transform consumer-centric possibilities into realities through science. We build and advance technical solutions to enable innovations and drive efficiencies in ingredients, process, packaging, and products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

We are looking for a Master’s or Ph.D. engineering degree holder with a strong academic background who can analyze real-world situations using data-centric and phenomenon-based modeling tools. Applying multiple lenses such as process dynamics, fluid and solid mechanics, reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, and process control, you will work independently or with a team to:

1. Leverage fundamental chemical and/or mechanical engineering principles to dissect and understand how great-tasting food is made on our equipment.
2. Apply computer-aided engineering (CAE) modeling, process modeling, and data-driven or machine learning techniques to analyze and develop a hypothesis to solve complex engineering problems that will improve process efficiency and product quality.
3. Develop cutting-edge hybrid simulation methodologies and tools, such as multiphysics modeling or hybrid mechanistic modeling / machine learning to drive learning.
4. Integrate cross-disciplinary software and hardware tools as needed for problems at hand (e.g. Visual Basic/Python programming, PLC programming, vision systems, computer-aided design (CAD), etc.).
5. Design and execute experiments in concert with collaborators to test hypotheses, generate data needed for model validation, and scale-up / scale-down to translate insights.
6. Develop modeling and simulation approaches in tandem with experimentation to advance technical possibilities, drive technical learning, deliver adopted solutions to problems, and capture big business impact.
7. General Mills advocates employee personal development and growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for advancement either within our digital transformation pillar or gain new experience by moving across other exciting areas within Innovation, Technology & Quality.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the development and advancement of data and modeling-based problem-solving methodologies within GMI.
• Partner with your immediate working team and cross-functional domain experts to develop winning solutions for technically challenging business and consumer problems.
• Provide scientific and engineering guidance and leadership-by-example through a rigorous approach to problem solving.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with the team, partners, and key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related competitive engineering field
• Experience or interest in modeling, simulation, scientific development, analytics, and programming
• Strong theoretical and practical mechanical aptitude
• Passion for analyzing existing data and generating new data through experimentation
• A learning mindset with curiosity & inventiveness
• A proactive, deep-rooted drive to uncovering possibility and executing on opportunity
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, collaborate with others to deliver results
• Ability to focus on details, apply a methodical approach to tackle technical challenges

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related competitive engineering field
• Proven record of scientific excellence and data-driven decision making
• Deep data and analytics, modeling and simulation, and computer science experience
• Industrial internship experience
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding results
• Demonstrated skills in managing numerous projects concurrently and adaptability to fast-growing/constantly changing stakeholder needs
• Demonstrated effective communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Ability to design and execute experiments to understand and solve technical problems, strong technical background
• Innovative thinker, willing to challenge established methods and beliefs

At this time, General Mills is unable to provide sponsorship for individuals unable to work within the United States without company assistance in an on-going fashion.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best – bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $67300.00 – $101200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.