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3M Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer in Maplewood, Minnesota
Job Description:
Job Title
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer
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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The person hired for this position will support technology, process, materials, and product development activities for polymeric optical films. The ideal candidate will perform well in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is able to manage multiple projects effectively while collaborating with personnel in divisions, manufacturing, and corporate research labs. It is expected that the person in this position will design, conduct, troubleshoot, and provide coverage for film experiments at the pilot plant facility and manufacturing plants outside of St. Paul.
As a Manufacturing Technology Engineer for Film Processing, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Leading process improvements or process development technology teams within our film platform.
Identifying and implementing new process technologies for new and existing 3M processes to improve capability, improve product yield, and reduce cost.
Supporting process troubleshooting by working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Supporting or leading process development efforts with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development, scale-up, and launch of new products
Participating in the development and execution of film processing technology platform strategic plans
Providing necessary support to operations and divisions through travel and flexible hours
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering, materials, and/or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year combined laboratory, manufacturing, pilot plant, and/or production environment experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Three (3) year combined laboratory, manufacturing, pilot plant, and/or production environment experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Background in multilayer extrusion process
Experience in film process development, materials development and optics
Experience with oriented film manufacturing processes (extrusion, orientation, web handling)
Capable of providing hands on process troubleshooting
Independent, high energy, positive approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in leading projects
Work location: Maplewood, MN; Hybrid Eligible
Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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