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3M Design Systems Engineer* in Maplewood, Minnesota
Job Description:
Design Systems 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.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. It is in a candidate’s best interest to apply early. Most hiring decisions will be made by June 2024
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The person hired for this position will primarily be responsible for equipment design engineering, process understanding and equipment functionality through the completion of engineering projects.
In this position, the engineer will provide entry-level engineering support and services for manufacturing, laboratory, and corporate facilities, develop proficiency within assigned projects utilizing established methods, practices, and concepts and acquire general knowledge and understanding of the Engineering organization. This person will also lead small engineering projects or participate on larger projects where a team approach is utilized.
We are proud to offer a culture with high levels of teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved with numerous 3M manufacturing processes, equipment, and techniques, in numerous locations throughout the United States and the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Utilizing technical skills to identify specific customer equipment design requirements for modifying and/or improving on existing equipment.
Communicating with equipment suppliers in the selection, purchase, and delivery of commercial items. Participate in the assembly/checkout of equipment in the fabrication shop and installation and commissioning of equipment in the 3M manufacturing plant.
Developing knowledge in specific technical and technology areas.
Developing an understanding of industry and 3M technologies and participate in the advancement of the technology and intellectual property protection.
Managing project timelines and budgets for assigned projects.
Successfully interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, suppliers, and vendors.
Communicating effectively to project team.
Gaining understanding of applicable codes and guidelines to ensure designs meet standards.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Possess or in the final year of pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program (verified prior to start)
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Prior internship/co-op experience with 3M or another manufacturing company
Project Management experience
Strong oral and written communications skills
Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment
Work Location: Maplewood, MN
Travel: May include up to 10% travel to 3M manufacturing locations throughout the United States
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $77,502 - $94,725, 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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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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