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Microreplication and Film Coating Process Engineer

3M
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Description : Job Title

Microreplication and Film Coating Process 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 its 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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact Youll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of Microreplication and Film Coating Process Engineer will work cross-functionally with division, manufacturing and corporate laboratories to support new product development teams to develop market disruptive products. The objective will be to advance novel microreplication and nanoreplication tooling technology as well as multi-layer optical film (MOF) coating processes to drive commercialization of innovative products.

As a Microreplication and Film Coating Process Engineer, 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 :

  • Develop process advancements enabling new product introductions
  • Lead coating process experiments in lab, pilot and factory settings
  • Generate prototype film samples for commercial sampling
  • Interact with NTI / NPI teams to support new growth programs
  • Work with corporate experts to implement new coating materials

Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
  • One (1) year of industrial or academic process engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

  • Possess a Masters degree or higher in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering discipline
  • Coating materials understanding including photopolymerizable and water-based chemistries
  • Process understanding of web-based coating and film production
  • Experience with coating and extrusion replication
  • Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple tasks
  • Experience in either R&D laboratory or plant settings
  • Comfort with a dynamic, hands-on work environment in both lab and plant
  • Experience with nanoimprint or nanoimprint lithography (NIL) processes
  • Demonstrated strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel to plant locations as needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Work Location :

  • Maplewood, MN
  • Travel : May include up to 10% domestic / international

    Relocation Benefits : 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 candidates 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 3Ms 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 /

    3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

    Please note : your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by : 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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